French Word of the Day
utiliser
/u-ti-li-SER/ • verb — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to use; to make use of something
Examples
- Tu peux utiliser mon ordinateur.
(You can use my computer.) - J'utilise les transports en commun tous les matins.
(I use public transportation every morning.) - Nous allons utiliser cette méthode pour le projet.
(We are going to use this method for the project.)
Synonyms
- employer
- se servir de
Utiliser is the common verb for 'to use' things like tools, apps, methods, or services. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful: 'utiliser quelqu'un' can mean 'to use someone' in the exploitative sense, so avoid using it about people unless you mean that.
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