Use (en. Worn)

/yːz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The action of using something.
The use of this tool is easy.
L'usage de cet outil est facile.
Practical application of a thing.
The use of technology has transformed our daily lives.
L'usage de la technologie a transformé notre quotidien.
verb
To make use of something.
He uses his smartphone for work.
Il utilise son smartphone pour travailler.
To make use of something.
You must use this method to solve the problem.
Vous devez utiliser cette méthode pour résoudre le problème.

Etymology

From the Latin 'usus', meaning 'usage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make use of
To use something.
faire usage de
common usage
Frequent use of an expression or a word.
usage courant
in use
Currently used.
en usage

Related Words

use
The action of using something.
utilisation
employ
To make use of something.
employ
applicability
Capability of being applied.
applicabilité

Slang Meanings

Informal use of a term.
He has a casual use of anglicisms.
Il fait un usage familier des anglicismes.
Misused or abusive use.
She has a somewhat exaggerated use of filters on her photos.
Elle a un usage un peu exagéré des filtres sur ses photos.