What does utiliser in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word utiliser in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use utiliser in French.

The word utiliser in French means use, use, exploit, use your engine braking. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word utiliser

use

verbe transitif (user, se servir de [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il a utilisé un levier pour bouger cette pierre.
He used a lever to move this stone.

use, exploit

verbe transitif (se servir de [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il l'a utilisée pour parvenir à ses fins.
He used her to achieve his goals.

use your engine braking

locution verbale (ralentir en rétrogradant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le conducteur ralentit naturellement en utilisant le frein moteur.

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