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masculine

/e.kip.mɑ̃/

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Translation

equipment, kit, gear

Word origin

From équiper ('to fit out'), borrowed from Old Norse skipa ('to fit out a ship'), from skip ('ship'). The word began as a sailor's term.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
skipa
English cognates
equipment, ship, skipper

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraléquipements

Examples

L' l' .

The army's equipment is very expensive.

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The boat's equipment is brand new.

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He carries all his kit on his back.

Cet .

This equipment does not work without electricity.

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We have bought modern equipment.

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This word is part of lesson 54.