No. 874 in French
utiliser
To use.
In a sentence
Je vais utiliser ce stylo pour écrire.
I will use this pen to write.
The verb 'utiliser' is used here to express the action of employing a specific tool or object for a particular purpose.
Il faut utiliser les ressources naturelles avec précaution.
Natural resources must be used with caution.
The verb 'utiliser' in this instance denotes making use of resources responsibly, highlighting an ethical or prudent perspective on resource use.
Elle ne veut pas utiliser de produits chimiques dans son jardin.
She does not want to use chemicals in her garden.
Here, 'utiliser' conveys a refusal or avoidance of employing a particular method or item, indicating a choice or preference.
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