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    L'usage (en. The use)

    /ly.zaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The way something is used.
    The common usage of this language is fascinating.
    L'usage courant de cette langue est fascinant.
    The application or practice of a method.
    This tool has varied uses in technology.
    Cet outil a un usage varié dans la technologie.
    The rules governing usage.
    It is important to know the usage of references in this essay.
    Il est important de connaître l'usage des références dans cet essai.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'usagium', derived from 'uti' which means to use.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    For the use of
    Intended for a specific group or individual.
    à l'usage de
    Common usage
    Usual way of doing something.
    usage courant
    To make use of
    To use.
    faire usage de

    Related Words

    Usage
    Employed in a specific context.
    usage
    To use
    To make use of something.
    utiliser
    Tool
    An element serving to accomplish a task.
    outil

    Slang Meanings

    Used informally to signify a trend or a fashion.
    The use of selfies has become commonplace.
    L'usage du selfie est devenu monnaie courante.
    Reference to widely accepted practices in a certain environment.
    The usages here are a bit different from those in France.
    Les usages ici sont un peu différents de ceux de France.