No. 1,156 in French
matériel
Equipment or materials used for a specific purpose.
In a sentence
Nous avons acheté du matériel de jardinage pour entretenir le jardin.
We bought gardening equipment to maintain the garden.
In this sentence, 'matériel' refers to physical equipment or tools used for a specific purpose.
Le professeur distribue le matériel pédagogique aux étudiants.
The teacher distributes the educational materials to the students.
Here, 'matériel' denotes instructional content or resources used in an educational context.
Ce constructeur automobile utilise un matériel innovant pour ses véhicules.
This car manufacturer uses innovative materials for its vehicles.
In this instance, 'matériel' signifies the substance or resources used in manufacturing objects.
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