| Principales traductions |
| use [sth]⇒ vtr | (employ) (employer) | utiliser⇒ vtr |
| | He uses various tools to build furniture. |
| | Il utilise différents outils pour fabriquer des meubles. |
| use [sth] vtr | (avail yourself of) | utiliser⇒ vtr |
| | I often use the local library to borrow books. |
| | J'utilise souvent la bibliothèque du quartier pour emprunter des livres. |
| use [sth] vtr | (exercise) | utiliser⇒ vtr |
| | You need to use your brain more often. |
| | Tu dois utiliser ton cerveau plus souvent. |
| use [sth/sb] as [sth] vtr + conj | (put to a certain purpose) | utiliser [qch/qqn] comme [qch] vtr + prép |
| | The adder uses its tail as a lure. |
| | La vipère utilise sa queue comme appât. |
| used to v aux | always in past (in the past) (habitude) | (avant) [verbe à l'imparfait] |
| | | avoir l'habitude de (faire [qch]) loc v |
| Note: In the negative, we can say "didn't use to" or "didn't used to". |
| | He used to ride his bike, but now he drives. I didn't use to like this song, but it's growing on me! |
| | Avant, il prenait son vélo ; maintenant, il conduit. Avant, je n'aimais pas cette chanson, mais maintentant, je commence à l'apprécier. |
| | Il avait l'habitude de prendre son vélo, mais maintenant il conduit. |
| use n | (purpose) | utilité nf |
| | | objectif nm |
| | What is the use of this programme? |
| | Quelle est l'utilité de ce programme ? |
| | Quel est l'objectif de ce programme ? |
| use n | (putting into service) | utilisation nf |
| | | usage nm |
| | The use of a computer increased productivity. |
| | L'utilisation d'un ordinateur a augmenté la productivité. |
Formes composées
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| alcohol use disorder n | (alcoholism) | alcoolisme nm |
| captive use n | (own usage) | usage captif nm |
easy to use,
easy-to-use adj | (not difficult to use) | facile d'emploi, simple d'utilisation loc adj |
| | | convivial adj |
| Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | This easy-to-use mobile phone is specially designed for the elderly. |
end use,
end-use n | ([sth]'s purpose) | utilisation finale nf |
| energy use n | (consumption of electricity) | consommation énergétique nf |
| | Une consommation énergétique responsable est une des clés d'un développement durable. |
| enjoy the use of [sth] v expr | (have available) | jouir de vtr ind |
| | | bénéficier de vtr ind |
| | The property enjoys the use of a marina and tennis court. |
| | La propriété jouit d'une marina et d'un court de tennis. |
| enjoy the use of [sth] v expr | (take pleasure in) | profiter de vtr ind |
| | We are enjoying the use of our swimming pool. |
| | Nous profitons de la piscine. |
go to the bathroom,
use the bathroom v expr | US (use the toilet) | aller aux toilettes loc v |
| | To avoid extra stops, I always tell the children to go to the bathroom before starting a long trip in the car. |
| good use n | (useful purpose) | à bon escient adv |
| | Her latest video makes good use of high-speed photography. |
| | Sa dernière vidéo utilise à bon escient la photo ultrarapide. |
| have no use for [sth/sb] v expr | informal (dislike [sth/sb]) | ne pas aimer⇒, ne pas apprécier⇒ vtr |
| have the use of [sth] vtr | (be able to use) | avoir l'usage de loc v |
| | John is paraplegic; he doesn't have the use of his legs. |
| | John est paraplégique : il n'a pas l'usage de ses jambes. |
| have the use of [sth] vtr | (have permission to use) | profiter de vtr ind |
| | My friend has said that I can have the use of his garage while he is on holiday. |
| | Mon copain m'a dit que je pouvais profiter de son garage pendant qu'il serait parti en vacances. |
| | (Droit) | avoir la jouissance de loc v |
| | | utiliser⇒ vtr |
| | Mon ami m'a dit que je pouvais utiliser son garage quand il est en vacances. |
| ill-use [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (treat badly, abuse) | maltraiter⇒, malmener⇒ vtr |
| in use adj | (being used) | utilisé adj |
| | | en cours d'utilisation loc adj |
| | (expression, pratique, monnaie...) | en usage loc adj |
| | Is this book in use or can I borrow it? |
| | Ce livre est utilisé ou puis-je l'emprunter ? |
| in use adj | (current, extant) | en service loc adj |
| | | utilisé adj |
| make good use of [sth] v expr | (utilize fully or effectively) | faire bon usage de [qch] loc v + prép |
| | He made good use of the time he was allotted. |
| | Il a fait bon usage du temps imparti. |
| make use of [sth] v expr | (utilize) | utiliser⇒ vtr |
| | This stew makes use of all the leftovers in your refrigerator. |
| | Ce ragout permet d'utiliser tous les restes de votre frigo. |
it's no use doing [sth],
there's no use doing [sth] expr | (it is pointless) | il est inutile de faire [qch] expr |
| | | ça ne sert à rien de faire [qch] expr |
| | | ce n'est pas la peine de faire [qch] |
| | It's no use calling out his name, he can't hear you any more. |
| | Il est inutile de l'appeler, il ne peut plus t'entendre. |
| | Ça ne sert à rien de l'appeler, il ne peut plus t'entendre. |
| | Ce n'est pas la peine de l'appeler, il ne peut plus t'entendre. |
there's no use in doing [sth],
there's no point doing [sth],
there's no point in doing [sth] expr | (it is pointless) | il est inutile de faire [qch] expr |
| | | ça ne sert à rien de faire [qch] expr |
| | | ce n'est pas la peine de faire [qch] expr |
| | There's no point in asking Jake if you can borrow his car; he'll say no. |
| | There's no use in telling me now that I shouldn't put that vase there; you should have mentioned it before I knocked it over and broke it. |
| non-use n | (not using [sth]) | non-usage nm |
| of some use adj | (somewhat helpful) | d'une certaine utilité loc adj |
| of use adj | (thing: serving a purpose) | utile adj |
| | | servir (à [qch/qqn]) vi |
| | The map is small, but it is still of some use. The new equipment will be of use to the workers. |
| | La carte est un peu petite mais je pense qu'elle peut être utile. Le nouvel matériel sera utile aux ouvriers. |
| | La carte est un peu petite mais je pense qu'elle peut servir. Le nouvel matériel servira aux ouvriers. |
| of use adj | (person: helpful) | utile adj |
| | I'm glad I was of use when Carol needed my help. |
| | Je suis content d'avoir été utile lorsque Carole avait besoin de mon aide. |
| out of use adj | (no longer being used) | hors d'usage loc adj |
| | | plus utilisé loc adj |
| prepare [sth] for use v expr | (make ready to be used) | préparer⇒ vtr |
| | I've already prepared my tools for use so as to save time later. |
| | J'ai déjà préparé mes outils pour gagner du temps. |
| put [sth] to good use v expr | (use effectively) | mettre [qch] à profit loc v |
| | (plus soutenu) | tirer profit de [qch], tirer parti de [qch] loc v |
| | | profiter de vtr ind |
| | I'm going to put my lunch hour to good use by going to the supermarket. |
| | Chicken bones can be put to good use by using them to make soup. |
| | Je vais mettre à profit ma pause déjeuner en allant au supermarché. |
| | On peut tirer profit (or: parti) des carcasses de poulet en les utilisant pour faire de la soupe. |
| | Je vais profiter de ma pause déjeuner pour aller au supermarché. |
| put [sb/sth] to use v expr | (make use of [sb/sth]) | mettre [qch] à profit loc v |
| | | tirer profit de [qch], tirer parti de [qch] loc v |
recreational drug use,
recreational use n | (taking drugs for pleasure) | consommation de drogues douces nf |
| | | usage récréatif de drogues nm |
| | Recreational drug use by students is increasing. |
reuse [sth],
re-use⇒ vtr | (use again) | réutiliser⇒ vtr |
| | | recycler⇒ vtr |
| | | remployer⇒, réemployer⇒ vtr |
| | Are you planning to reuse this plastic bottle? |
| | Est-ce que tu comptes réutiliser cette bouteille en plastique ? |
reuse,
re-use n | (using again) | réutilisation nf |
| | These cameras aren't intended for reuse. |
| | Ces caméras ne sont pas destinées à la réutilisation. |
| right of use n | (authorization) (Droit) | droit d'usage nm |
| | Membership grants one the right of use of all the club's facilities. |
| | | droit d'utilisation nm |
| | Les membres ont le droit d'utilisation de toutes les installations du club. |
| single-use n as adj | (intended to be used only once) | à usage unique loc adj |
| | The restaurant chain is endeavouring to reduce its reliance on single-use products such as sauce sachets. |
| terms of use npl | (rules for using [sth]) | conditions d'utilisation nfpl |
| | The terms of use state the rules you must follow in order to use the service. |
| | Les conditions d'utilisation fournissent les règles que vous devez suivre pour utiliser le service. |
| use money v expr | (manage one's finances) | gérer son argent, ses finances, son budget vtr |
| | Use money wisely. |
| | | utiliser son argent vtr |
| use money v expr | (acquire by paying for) | payer avec de l'argent loc v |
| | If you want to buy this, you'll need to use money; they don't accept credit cards. |
| use of words n | (verbal skills) | expression verbale nf |
| use of words n | (style of language) | expression (verbale) nf |
| use tax | (taxes) (taxe américaine) | taxe d'utilisation nf |
| use [sth] to your advantage v expr | (exploit for personal gain) | utiliser [qch] à son avantage loc v |
| | | faire jouer [qch] loc v |
| | My father went to this university, so I'm going to use that to my advantage and mention it in my application essay. |
| | Mon père est allé dans cette université, donc je vais utiliser ça à mon avantage et le mentionner dans ma candidature. |
| use [sth] wisely v expr | (employ [sth] in a discerning way) | utiliser [qch] à bon escient loc v |
| | | utiliser [qch] judicieusement loc v |
| | A president must know how to use his power wisely. |
| use your loaf v expr | figurative, informal, UK (think, use common sense) | réfléchir⇒ vi |
| use-by date n | (day by which [sth] must be used or consumed) | date de péremption nf |
| | This chicken breast isn't safe to eat; it is four days past its use-by date. |
| | | date limite de consommation nf |
| | | date limite d'utilisation nf |