Utiliser
Example: Je vais utiliser ce crayon pour écrire mon nom.
Definition
"Utiliser" means to employ or put into service a tool, object, or method in order to achieve a specific purpose. For example, one might say "Je vais utiliser ce crayon pour écrire mon nom," meaning they will use the pencil to write their name.
Etymology
The French verb "utiliser" originates from the Latin word "utilis," meaning useful. It was adapted into French to express the action of making something useful or putting it into practical use. Did you know? The root "utilis" is also the origin of the English word "utility."
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"Utiliser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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