Outils (en. Tools)

/u.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Instruments or devices used to carry out specific tasks.

Gardening tools like the shovel and rake are essential during the summer.

Les outils de jardinage comme la pelle et le râteau sont essentiels pendant l'été.

Elements necessary for the completion of something.

To start this project, I need some woodworking tools.

Pour commencer ce projet, j'ai besoin de quelques outils de menuiserie.

Means or resources to perform a task.

Software can be considered essential tools for programmers.

Les logiciels peuvent être considérés comme des outils nécessaires pour les programmeurs.

The word 'tools' comes from the Latin 'utensilia', which means 'utensils'.

by hand

Refers to tools or instruments that are easily accessible.

à la main

have the tools in hand

To have the necessary resources to complete a task.

avoir les outils en main

give the tools

To provide someone with the means necessary to accomplish something.

donner les outils

digital tool

Software or an application aimed at facilitating tasks.

outil numérique

communication tool

A device that allows the transmission of information between individuals.

outil de communication

management tool

An instrument used to organize and plan resources.

outil de gestion

Tools for pros

These are tools for pros, not for amateurs.

Ce sont des outils pour les pro, pas pour les amateurs.

Toolbox

Look at my toolbox, it's full of tools.

Regarde ma toolbox, elle est pleine d'outils.