instrument

• Nom désignant un outil, un appareil ou un dispositif utilisé dans un but précis, notamment dans les domaines scientifique, musical ou médical.

A noun referring to a tool, device, or implement used for a specific purpose, especially in science, music, or medicine.

1. Musical deviceA1formal

   A device used to produce music, such as a piano, guitar, or violin.

   instrument de musique

   • She plays three musical instruments: piano, guitar, and flute.
   • The orchestra tuned their instruments before the concert.
   • Learning a musical instrument requires patience and practice.

   Synonymesmusical instrument

2. Tool or deviceB1formal

   A tool or implement used for precise work, especially in science, medicine, or engineering.

   Instrument (outil ou dispositif)

   • The surgeon used a specialized instrument for the operation.
   • Laboratory instruments must be calibrated regularly.
   • The engineer checked the measuring instrument for accuracy.

   Synonymesapparatuscontrivancedevicegadgetimplementmechanismtoolutensil

3. Means or agentB2formal

   Something or someone used to achieve a particular result.

   Moyen ou agent

   • Education is an instrument of social change.
   • The treaty served as an instrument of peace between the nations.
   • Language is a powerful instrument for communication.

   Synonymesagencyagentinstrumentalitymechanismmediumtoolvehicle

• Verbe signifiant équiper ou munir d'instruments, ou exécuter ou composer de la musique à l'aide d'instruments.

A verb meaning to equip or provide with instruments, or to perform or compose music using instruments.

1. To equip with instrumentsC1formal

   To provide or fit something with the necessary tools, devices, or measuring equipment.

   équiper d'instruments

   • The laboratory was instrumented with the latest sensors.
   • The spacecraft was instrumented to measure atmospheric pressure.
   • The research vessel was instrumented for deep-sea exploration.

   Synonymesequipfitfurnishkit outoutfitproviderigsupply

2. To compose or arrange musicC1formal

   To write or arrange music for a particular instrument or group of instruments.

   Instrumenter (une œuvre musicale)

   • The composer instrumented the symphony for a full orchestra.
   • She instrumented the folk song for piano and violin.
   • The piece was originally instrumented for a jazz band.

   Synonymesadaptarrangeorchestratescoreset