French Conversation · Level 157
30 words
French word
munir
Pronunciation
IPA/myniʁ/
Meaning
- verbget oneself
Example
Il faut se munir d'un passeport pour voyager.
You need to get yourself a passport to travel.
More examples
Avant l'examen, pense à te munir d'un stylo.
Before the exam, remember to equip yourself with a pen.
Core concept
Someone made ready for a task by obtaining and carrying the needed equipment.
Common phrases
se munir de
equip yourself with ___
Similar words
prendre: Taking something and keeping it with oneself.
apporter: Carrying something from one's location to another person's location.
porter: Carrying or wearing something while moving it.
emporter: Taking something away and carrying it to another place.
Definition in French
Doter quelqu'un de ce qui est nécessaire, ou se procurer soi-même un objet utile; se rencontre souvent sous la forme «se munir de».
Word origin
Munir developed from Latin munire through Old French, where the idea of fortifying or protecting broadened into furnishing someone with what was necessary.
Usage tips
- Munir is more formal than prendre or apporter in many everyday contexts and often appears in instructions, regulations, and official notices.
Opposites
- oublierforgetverb
Related words
- muniequippedadjective