French word

kit

Pronunciation

IPA/kit/

Meaning

  • masculine nounkit

Example

Le kit contient cinq pièces.

The kit contains five pieces.

Illustration for kit (kit)

More examples

J'ai acheté un kit de secours pour la randonnée.

I bought a first-aid kit for hiking.

Core concept

One ready-to-use package holding the pieces needed for a specific task.

Common phrases

  • kit de secours

    first-aid kit

  • kit de démarrage

    starter kit

  • kit de réparation

    repair kit

Similar words

ensemble: A group of related items assembled as a single set.
boîte: A container used to store or transport items.
trousse: A portable case for carrying small items such as stationery or first-aid supplies.

Definition in French

Ensemble d'objets ou de pièces regroupés pour un usage précis, souvent fournis dans une boîte ou un coffret prêts à l'emploi.

Word origin

French adopted kit from modern English to name a set of equipment or components supplied together for a defined purpose.

Usage tips

  • In product descriptions, kit de is often followed by the use or item supplied, as in kit de réparation or kit de cuisine.

Other meanings

  • setnoun

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