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use

UK
/juːz/
US
/juːz/
use back
use in
use up

Translations

useverb
used
Past Simple
used
Past Participle
using
Gerund
UK
/juːz/
US
/juz/
She used a calculator to solve the math problem.
Elle a utilisé une calculatrice pour résoudre le problème de mathématiques.
He used all the milk to make pancakes.
Il a consommé tout le lait pour faire des crêpes.
exploiterPour l’idée de tirer avantage de quelqu’un de manière égoïste.
He felt that his friend was just using him for his car.
Il avait l’impression que son ami ne faisait que l’exploiter pour sa voiture.
Additional translations
employerPlus soutenu ou formel que « utiliser ».
se servir deTour courant avec complément pronominal.
Synonyms
utilize
employ
apply
exploit
leverage
make use of
harness
Antonyms
abstain
refuse
reject
usenoun
uses
pl
UK
/juːz/
US
/juːz/
The use of technology in education has transformed the learning experience.
L’utilisation de la technologie dans l’éducation a transformé l’expérience d’apprentissage.
usageÉtat d’être utilisé ; aussi pour l’idée de fonction ou de destination.
The tool is still in use despite its age.
L’outil est encore en usage malgré son âge.
Additional translations
emploiSurtout pour la fonction, l’utilité ou l’usage accordé à quelque chose.
droit d’usagePour l’idée de permission ou de droit d’employer quelque chose.
Synonyms
utilization
application
employment
exploitation
function
operation
practice
deployment
useadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to usage (e.g., "use tax").
d’usageDans des emplois administratifs ou techniques ; souvent en composition.
The city imposes a use tax on goods purchased out of state.
La ville impose une taxe d’usage sur les biens achetés hors de l’État.
Additional translations
destiné à l’usageSens descriptif : prévu pour être utilisé.

Definitions

useverb
To employ something for a particular purpose.
She used a calculator to solve the math problem.
To consume or expend something.
He used all the milk to make pancakes.
To take advantage of someone or something for personal gain.
He felt that his friend was just using him for his car.
usenoun
The act of employing or utilizing something for a particular purpose.
The use of technology in education has transformed the learning experience.
The state of being employed or utilized.
The tool is still in use despite its age.
A purpose for which something is used.
This room has many uses, including serving as a guest bedroom.
The ability or right to employ or utilize something.
He was given the use of the company car for the weekend.
useadjective
Relating to or intended for use.
The city imposes a use tax on goods purchased out of state.
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