What does usé in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word usé in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use usé in French.
The word usé in French means worn, worn out, worn out, weary, wear out, wear out, wear out, wear yourself out, wear thin, exhaust yourself, use, use, it's tiring, it wears you out, threadbare. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word usé
worn, worn outadjectif (pas neuf) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Ce pantalon est usé, il a plein de trous. These pants are worn out; they are full of holes. |
worn out, wearyadjectif (fatigué à l'extrême) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Usée par son travail, Martine a demandé une retraite anticipée. Usé, le ministre a fini par démissionner. Her job had left Martine worn out, so she asked for early retirement. Worn out, the minister finally resigned. |
wear outverbe transitif (détériorer) (phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.") Il marche à quatre pattes et use les genoux de ses pantalons. He's wearing the knees of his trousers out by going around on all fours. |
wear outverbe transitif (fatiguer [qqn]) (phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.") Garder mon petit-fils turbulent m'a usée. Looking after my boisterous grandson has worn me out. |
wear outverbe pronominal (s'abîmer) (phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.") Ces chaussures de sport se sont usées très rapidement. These sports shoes have worn out very quickly. |
wear yourself outverbe pronominal (s'épuiser) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Elle devrait prendre des vacances au lieu de s'user au travail. She should take a holiday instead of wearing herself out at work. |
wear thinverbe pronominal (devenir moins influent) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") L'influence de ce directeur s'est usée au fil des ans. This manager's influence has worn thin over the years. |
exhaust yourselfverbe pronominal (s'épuiser) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") Elle s'est usée à soigner les malades. She's exhausted herself caring for patients. |
useverbe transitif (consommer) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Cette voiture use beaucoup d'essence. This car uses a lot a petrol. |
useverbe transitif indirect (soutenu (utiliser) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Il use de beaucoup d'ustensiles quand il est en cuisine. He uses a lot of utensils in the kitchen. |
it's tiring, it wears you out(figuré, familier (cela fatigue) |
threadbarelocution verbale (figuré (complètement usé) (excuse: figurative) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") |
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