French word

usagé

Pronunciation

IPA/yzaʒe/

Meaning

  • adjectiveused

Example

Je cherche une voiture usagée.

I am looking for a used car.

Illustration for usagé (used)

More examples

La voiture usagée qu'il a achetée consomme plus d'essence.

The used car he bought consumes more gas.

Core concept

A once-new object with visible wear from repeated handling or use.

Common phrases

  • voiture usagée

    used car

  • livre usagé

    used book

  • vêtement usagé

    used clothing

Similar words

d'occasion: Used by someone before, stated neutrally without suggesting damage.
usé: Worn and weakened after prolonged use.
abîmé: Harmed by impact or wear, with its form or function impaired.

Definition in French

Qui a déjà été utilisé ; qui n'est plus neuf et peut porter des signes d'usure.

Word origin

Usagé is the past participle of usager, a verb formed from usage, so it describes the result left by use.

Usage tips

  • For a neutral second-hand item, French often uses d'occasion, whereas usagé more readily suggests visible wear.

Other meanings

  • worn-outadjective

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