utiliser

Usages of utiliser

Vous êtes autorisés à entrer dans cette pièce, et on vous autorise aussi à utiliser votre téléphone.
You are authorized to enter this room, and you are also authorized to use your phone.
J'utilise l'ordinateur maintenant.
I use the computer now.
J’utilise souvent une tasse pour boire mon café du matin.
I often use a cup to drink my morning coffee.
Tu peux utiliser le fer à repasser avant de ranger tes chemises.
You can use the iron before putting your shirts away.
Ton stylo ne fonctionne plus ; utilise celui que le marchand t’a donné.
Your pen no longer works; use the one the merchant gave you.
Je branche l’imprimante avant de l’utiliser.
I plug in the printer before using it.
J’utilise le micro-ondes pour chauffer la soupe, mais Marie allume le four pour cuire le pain.
I use the microwave to heat the soup, but Marie turns on the oven to bake the bread.
Il y a un an, nous n'utilisions pas cette application.
A year ago, we did not use this app.
Nous utilisons une application de messagerie pour envoyer les documents avant la séance.
We use a messaging app to send the documents before the session.
Paul pense que nous devrions utiliser moins de carburant et marcher autant que possible.
Paul thinks that we should use less fuel and walk as much as possible.
Lesquelles de ces vis faut-il utiliser pour cette vieille chaise ?
Which of these screws should be used for this old chair?

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