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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
Exemples
I am making a smoothie using frozen fruit and yogurt.
Je prépare un smoothie en utilisant des fruits surgelés et du yaourt.
1.1
se servir de
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
Exemples
Are you aware that she might be using you to get closer to your friend?
Es-tu conscient qu'elle pourrait utiliser pour se rapprocher de ton ami ?
02
utiliser
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
Transitive: to use a substance
Exemples
She used most of the paint on her canvas.
Elle a utilisé la plupart de la peinture sur sa toile.
2.1
se droguer, prendre, consommer
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
Exemples
He 's been using for years.
Il consomme depuis des années.
03
employer, utiliser
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Exemples
She reminded him to not use profanity in front of their guests.
Elle lui a rappelé de ne pas utiliser de langage grossier devant leurs invités.
Use
01
usage, utilisation
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
Exemples
Proper use of resources is essential for sustainable development.
L'utilisation correcte des ressources est essentielle pour le développement durable.
02
utilisation, usage
the function, purpose, or role of something
Exemples
Its use in the kitchen is mainly for chopping vegetables.
Son utilisation dans la cuisine est principalement pour couper les légumes.
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
