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utiliser

use

verb oo-tee-lee-ZEH Common
Grammar & Structure Particles

Origin: From Latin usus (use) via utilis (useful).

Also means

employ

Usage Note

Utiliser is a regular -er verb and the most neutral word for 'to use' something. Its close synonym se servir de (to make use of, to help oneself to) is slightly more idiomatic in conversation. The noun l'utilisation means usage or use, and utile (useful) shares the Latin root — handy for vocabulary expansion.

Examples

"Tu utilises ton téléphone trop souvent."

Natural Translation

You use your phone too often.

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