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usedadjective
more used
Comp.
most used
Super.
UK
/juːzd/
US
/juzd/
Translations
d'occasionSe dit d’un objet déjà utilisé par quelqu’un d’autre ; courant pour les biens de seconde main.
She bought a used car from the dealership.
Elle a acheté une voiture d'occasion chez le concessionnaire.
uséSe dit d’un objet qui montre des signes d’usure.
The used book had a few pages missing.
Le livre usé avait quelques pages manquantes.
habitué àEmployé dans la tournure être used to + nom/verbe en -ing ; correspond à l’idée d’habitude ou d’acclimatation.
She is used to working late hours.
Elle est habituée à travailler tard.
Definitions
Previously owned or secondhand.
She bought a used car from the dealership.
Showing signs of wear or being worn out.
The used book had a few pages missing.
Accustomed or habituated to something, usually followed by 'to'.
She is used to working late hours.
Synonyms
utilized
employed
exploited
worn
secondhand
Antonyms
unused
useverb

used

Past Simple

used
Past Simple
used
Past Participle
using
ing-form
UK
/juːz/
US
/juz/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
utilize
employ
apply
exploit
leverage
make use of
harness
Antonyms
abstain
refuse
reject
usenoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
Relating to or intended for use.
The city imposes a use tax on goods purchased out of state.
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