English–French
“provide for” in French
How to say “provide for” in French
“Provide for” in French is pourvoir.
A missing resource is supplied or arranged so a need can be met.
Example sentences with pourvoir
L'association pourvoit les familles défavorisées en nourriture.
The organization provides disadvantaged families with food.
Tips for using pourvoir
- For the sense of meeting a need, use pourvoir à + noun, with à aux before a plural noun such as besoins.
Other French words for “provide for”
Nous devons subvenir aux besoins de la famille.
We must provide for the family's needs.