User (en. User)
/yze/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To implement something for personal purposes.
He decided to use his skills to help others.
Il a décidé d'user de ses compétences pour aider les autres.
To consume a product or service.
She often uses apps to organize her schedule.
Elle utilise souvent des applications pour organiser son emploi du temps.
To exploit or take advantage of a resource.
They have exhausted all possible means to succeed.
Ils ont usé de tous les moyens possibles pour réussir.
Etymology
From the Latin 'uti', which means 'to make use of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
user friendly
Easy to use.
user friendly
user manual
User guide for a device.
user manual
power user
Advanced user who masters the features.
power user
Related Words
usage
Action of using something.
utilisation
user
A person who uses a service or product.
utilisateur
usage
Instructions or the way something is used.
usage
Slang Meanings
Exploiter
He acts like an exploiter by never paying for his meals.
Il agit comme un profiteur en ne payant jamais ses repas.
To take advantage of
She always knows how to take advantage of every situation.
Elle sait toujours comment tirer parti de chaque situation.