appliance

• Appareil ou machine destiné à un usage domestique ou industriel, fonctionnant généralement à l'électricité.

A noun referring to a device or machine designed for a particular household or industrial purpose, typically powered by electricity.

1. Household deviceA2formal

   A machine or device designed for domestic use, typically powered by electricity.

   Appareil électroménager

   • The kitchen appliances include a fridge and microwave.
   • She bought a new washing appliance for her laundry.
   • Modern appliances make cooking much easier.

   Synonymesapparatusdevicegadgethome applianceinstrumentmachineunit

2. General device or toolB1formal

   Any device or tool designed for a specific purpose.

   appareil

   • The dentist used a special appliance to adjust her teeth.
   • Safety appliances are required on construction sites.
   • The factory installed new industrial appliances.

   Synonymesapparatuscontraptiondevicegadgetimplementinstrumentmachinetool