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    Usage (en. Use)

    /y.zaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of using something.
    The use of this software is recommended for beginners.
    L'usage de ce logiciel est recommandé pour les débutants.
    Usual conduct in a particular field.
    Customs regarding politeness vary from country to country.
    Les usages en matière de politesse varient d'un pays à l'autre.
    Manipulation or manner in which an object is used.
    The use of the term must be clear to avoid misunderstandings.
    L'usage du terme doit être clair pour éviter les malentendus.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'usus', meaning 'employment, use'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in use
    Which is in force or which is common.
    en usage
    by usage
    According to usual practice.
    par usage
    abusive use
    Inappropriate use of something.
    usage abusif

    Related Words

    usage
    The action of putting something into use.
    utilisation
    employ
    The action of making use of something.
    employ
    practice
    The action of implementing a method or technique.
    pratique

    Slang Meanings

    Misappropriated use
    He developed a misappropriated use of the term in his speeches.
    Il a développé un usage détourné du terme dans ses discours.
    Common use
    This word has a common use in the vocabulary of young people.
    Ce mot a un usage courant dans le vocabulaire des jeunes.