French Word · Beginner
vivres
food supplies, provisions
Pronunciation: /vivʁ/
Meaning
food supplies, provisions
Example
Quant aux provisions, c'était autre chose. Les vivres devaient être abondants et facilement transportables.
As for provisions, it was a different story. The supplies had to be abundant and easily transportable.
Practice tips
- Practice vivres out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.