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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
He is using his phone to take a picture.
Il utilise son téléphone pour prendre une photo.
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
After the breakup, I felt used and emotionally drained.
Après la rupture, je me suis senti utilisé et émotionnellement vidé.
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
Do n't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
N'utilise pas trop de savon quand tu fais la vaisselle.
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 most of his life.
Il consomme depuis la majeure partie de sa vie.
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
He often uses slang when talking to his friends.
Il utilise souvent de l'argot quand il parle à ses amis.
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
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions.
L'utilisation fréquente des smartphones a changé les interactions sociales.
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
The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately.
L'utilisation principale de cet outil est de mesurer avec précision la température.
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
