utiliser/y.ti.li.ze/
verb · A2 · Frequency 333
verb
Meanings
to use, to utilize
Commonly used to indicate the use of objects, tools, methods, etc., and their purpose. Typically a transitive verb followed by a direct object.
Examples
Il faut utiliser des outils adaptés à chaque tâche.
It is necessary to use tools suited to each task.
Elle préfère utiliser une application simple pour suivre ses dépenses.
She prefers to use a simple app to track her expenses.
Nous pouvons utiliser cette salle pour la réunion de demain.
We can use this room for tomorrow's meeting.
Collocations
- utiliser un outilto use a tool
Common mistakes
Je vais utiliser de ce stylo.
Je vais utiliser ce stylo.
Utiliser is transitive and takes a direct object; the preposition de is incorrect and unnecessary.
Elle utilise pour écrire.
Elle l'utilise pour écrire.
A direct object pronoun (e.g., le/l'/la/l') is required to refer to a previously mentioned object; 'utilise' alone is incomplete without it.
Related words
synonymemployerto use (a physical or abstract thing)
verb
Meanings
to use, to utilize
Commonly used to indicate the use of objects, tools, methods, etc., and their purpose. Typically a transitive verb followed by a direct object.
Examples
En utilisant une carte, les visiteurs trouvent plus facilement leur chemin.
By using a map, visitors find their way more easily.
Il économise de l'eau en utilisant un seau plutôt que le tuyau.
He saves water by using a bucket rather than the hose.
En utilisant ce logiciel, l'équipe prépare les rapports plus rapidement.
By using this software, the team prepares reports more quickly.
verb
Meanings
to use, to utilize
Commonly used to indicate the use of objects, tools, methods, etc., and their purpose. Typically a transitive verb followed by a direct object.
Examples
Le technicien a utilisé un outil plus précis.
The technician used a more precise tool.
J’ai utilisé cette application pour réserver une chambre.
I used this application to book a room.
Elle a utilisé les données disponibles pour prendre une décision.
She used the available data to make a decision.
verb
Meanings
to use, to utilize
Commonly used to indicate the use of objects, tools, methods, etc., and their purpose. Typically a transitive verb followed by a direct object.
Examples
Elle utilise son téléphone pour consulter les horaires de train.
She uses her phone to check the train schedule.
Le chef utilise des légumes de saison pour préparer ce plat.
The chef uses seasonal vegetables to prepare this dish.
On utilise cette salle pour les réunions du lundi.
This room is used for Monday meetings.
Collocations
- utiliser un outilto use a tool
Common mistakes
Je vais utiliser de ce stylo.
Je vais utiliser ce stylo.
Utiliser is transitive and takes a direct object; the preposition de is incorrect and unnecessary.
Elle utilise pour écrire.
Elle l'utilise pour écrire.
A direct object pronoun (e.g., le/l'/la/l') is required to refer to a previously mentioned object; 'utilise' alone is incomplete without it.
Related words
synonymemployerto use (a physical or abstract thing)
verb
Meanings
to use, to utilize
Commonly used to indicate the use of objects, tools, methods, etc., and their purpose. Typically a transitive verb followed by a direct object.
Examples
Tu utilises souvent cette bibliothèque pour tes recherches.
You often use this library for your research.
Tu utilises beaucoup de papier pour ce projet.
You use a lot of paper for this project.