French Conversation · Level 63
76 words
French word
user
Pronunciation
IPA/yze/
Meaning
- verbuse
Example
Elle use de son influence.
She uses her influence.
More examples
Il use de tous les moyens pour réussir.
He uses every means to succeed.
Core concept
A means placed in service, with repeated use wearing away its substance or force.
Common phrases
user de tous les moyens
use every means
user de stratagèmes
use stratagems
Similar words
utiliser: To use an object or tool for a specific purpose.
se servir: To take and use an object for personal needs.
employer: To use people, methods, or resources for a purpose.
Definition in French
Faire usage de quelque chose pour un objectif ; aussi perdre de la substance ou de la qualité à force d'être utilisé.
Word origin
The verb user belongs to the French family descended from Latin uti and usus through Old French, linking practical use with eventual depletion.
Usage tips
- User quelque chose can mean wearing or using something up, while user de quelque chose usually means making use of it.