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utilisation, usage

Action de se servir d’un outil, d’un matériau, d’une méthode ou d’une autre ressource pour faire quelque chose.

En anglais simple : The act of doing something with a tool, material, method, or other resource.

• Regular use keeps the machine working well.
• We should reduce our use of water.
• The teacher explained the safe use of scissors.

Comment l'utiliser : the use of something (The use of phones is restricted here.)

Synonymes : usage, utilization

Contraires : nonuse

Expressions courantes : use of something, regular use, safe use

usage, utilisation

But pour lequel quelque chose peut aider à accomplir une tâche ou à obtenir un résultat.

En anglais simple : A purpose for which something can help you do a job or achieve a result.

• This tool has many uses.
• Can you find a use for these boxes?
• We put the spare room to good use.

Comment l'utiliser : a use for something (We found a use for the empty jars.); put something to use (She put her new skills to good use.)

Synonymes : application, purpose

Expressions courantes : practical use, use for something, put to use

utilité, intérêt

Aide ou valeur apportée par quelque chose, ou intérêt de faire une action.

En anglais simple : The help or value something offers, or the reason for doing something.

• This map is no use.
• What is the use of arguing?
• The old notes were still of use to me.

Comment l'utiliser : be of use to someone (This information may be of use to you.); it is no use doing something (It is no use shouting at the screen.)

Synonymes : benefit, value, point

Expressions courantes : no use, of use, any use

utilisation

Une occasion où l’on se sert d’un outil, d’un produit ou d’une autre chose.

En anglais simple : One occasion when someone does something with a tool, product, or other thing.

• Wash it after each use.
• The bottle holds enough soap for twenty uses.
• These gloves are designed for a single use.

Expressions courantes : single use, one use, after each use

utiliser, employer

Se servir d’un outil, d’un matériau, d’une méthode ou d’une autre chose dans un but précis.

En anglais simple : To do something with a tool, material, method, or other thing for a particular purpose.

• Can I use your phone?
• She used a knife to cut the bread.
• We use the kitchen table for homework.

Comment l'utiliser : use something to do something (Use this cloth to clean the table.); use something for something/doing something (We use this room for meetings.)

Synonymes : employ, utilize

Expressions courantes : use a computer, use something for, use something to

consommer, dépenser

Dépenser une partie ou la totalité d’une réserve, comme de l’argent, de l’énergie ou de la nourriture.

En anglais simple : To take some or all of a supply, such as money, energy, or food.

• This car uses little fuel.
• We used all the milk yesterday.
• How much electricity does the heater use?

Comment l'utiliser : use something on something (We used our savings on repairs.)

Synonymes : consume, spend

Contraires : save

Expressions courantes : use water, use fuel, use money

exploiter, se servir de

Obtenir de quelqu’un ce que l’on veut sans tenir compte de ses sentiments ou de ses besoins.

En anglais simple : To get what you want from someone while ignoring their feelings or needs.

• He only used me.
• She used him to pay her bills.
• Are you using your friends for free rides?

Comment l'utiliser : use someone for something (He used her for her money.); use someone to do something (She used her friends to get free tickets.)

Synonymes : exploit, take advantage of

Expressions courantes : use someone, use someone for, use someone to