équiper
Équiper is a French verb meaning to provide someone or something with the necessary equipment or provisions, to outfit, furnish, or arm. It is used in a wide range of contexts, including sports teams, military and law enforcement, technology and devices, vehicles, and everyday objects. The related noun équipement denotes the set of equipment itself, while équipe refers to a team or crew. The term is often followed by de to specify the items supplied, as in equiper quelqu’un de qc or équiper qc de qc.
Étymology and usage notes: équiper is a regular -er verb, sharing its core with the noun équipement
Conjugation and grammar: as a regular -er verb, équiper follows the standard conjugation pattern. Present tense
Related terms include équipement (equipment), équipage (crew or equipment), équipementier (equipment supplier), and équipier (teammate). Examples