Used (en. Used)

/juːzd/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Which has been employed or is no longer new.

This book is used, I've read it several times.

Ce livre est usé, je l'ai lu plusieurs fois.

Refers to something that has already been used.

I bought a second-hand car, it's still in good condition.

J'ai acheté une voiture d'occasion, elle est encore en bon état.

From Old English 'used', past participle of 'use'.

used to

Refers to a past habit.

used to

used up

Means that something has been completely consumed.

used up

used goods

Refers to items that have already been used or second-hand.

used goods

use

To put something into use.

utiliser

usage

The use or application of an object or idea.

usage

user

Person who uses a service or good.

usager

Second-hand

This guitar is worn, but it has a lot of character.

Cette guitare est usée, mais elle a beaucoup de caractère.

Crumpled

His attitude is a bit worn, I'm not sure he's still motivated.

Son attitude est un peu usée, je ne suis pas sûr qu'il soit encore motivé.