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rationner

Pronunciation: /ʁa.sjɔ.ne/

“rationner” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to ration; ration out

In French

  1. Faire une répartition de vivres, de combustible, à bord d’un navire, dans une place assiégée, etc., afin d’en régler l’usage et de les faire durer plus longtemps.
  2. Limiter, réduire sa nourriture, soit par nécessité, soit par régime.

Etymology

From ration + -er. Compare raisonner.

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