rationner

Ça a commencé dans les années 40, quand on rationnait la lumière du jour pendant la seconde guerre mondiale.
It started in the '40s, when they were rationing daylight during World War II.
On raconte qu'au cours du voyage, il rationnait l'eau de l'équipage et la sienne pour arroser abondamment ses précieuses plantes.
It is said that during the voyage he rationed the water for the crew and himself so as to copiously water the precious plants.
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