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to use
01
utiliser, se servir de
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
Transitive: to use an object or material
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
use
3e personne du singulier
uses
participe présent
using
passé simple
used
participe passé
used
Exemples
He is using his phone to take a picture.
Il utilise son téléphone pour prendre une photo.
1.1
se servir de
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
Exemples
After the breakup, I felt used and emotionally drained.
Après la rupture, je me suis senti utilisé et émotionnellement vidé.
02
utiliser
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
Transitive: to use a substance
Exemples
Don't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
N'utilise pas trop de savon quand tu fais la vaisselle.
2.1
se droguer, prendre, consommer
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
Exemples
He's been using for most of his life.
Il consomme depuis la majeure partie de sa vie.
03
employer, utiliser
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Exemples
He often uses slang when talking to his friends.
Il utilise souvent de l'argot quand il parle à ses amis.
Use
01
usage, utilisation
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
uses
Exemples
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions.
L'utilisation fréquente des smartphones a changé les interactions sociales.
02
utilisation, usage
the function, purpose, or role of something
Exemples
The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately.
L'utilisation principale de cet outil est de mesurer avec précision la température.
03
utilisation, usage
a particular service
04
usage, habitude
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
05
manipulation, influence
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
06
usage, utilisation
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
07
usage
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
Arbre Lexical
misuse
overuse
reuse
use
