French word

procurer

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁokyʁe/

Meaning

  • verbget

Example

Il a réussi à se procurer le billet pour le concert.

He managed to get the ticket for the concert.

Illustration for procurer (get)

More examples

Ils cherchent à se procurer des informations fiables.

They are trying to obtain reliable information.

Core concept

An arranged path that puts a needed object or service into someone's hands.

Common phrases

  • se procurer des informations

    obtain information

  • se procurer un exemplaire

    obtain a copy

  • procurer un logement

    secure accommodation

Similar words

acheter: Get a good or service by paying for it.
obtenir: Acquire something through effort or achievement.
fournir: Supply goods or services in response to a request.
se procurer: Get a needed good or service for personal use.

Definition in French

Faire en sorte qu'une personne dispose d'un objet ou d'un service en l'obtenant ou en l'organisant.

Word origin

French procurer comes from Latin procurare, formed from pro- and curare, meaning to take care of or manage.

Usage tips

  • The pattern is procurer quelque chose à quelqu'un, while se procurer quelque chose means obtaining something for oneself.

Other meanings

  • secureverb
  • provideverb

Opposites

Related words

  • procurableobtainableadjective
  • procurationpower of attorneynoun

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