tool

• Nom désignant un dispositif, un ustensile ou un équipement utilisé pour accomplir une fonction ou une tâche particulière, en particulier un outil manuel.

A noun referring to a device, implement, or instrument used to carry out a particular function or task, especially one used by hand.

1. Physical implementA1formal

   A device or implement used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual work.

   Outil (instrument physique)

   • He used a hammer as a tool to fix the shelf.
   • The carpenter keeps all his tools in a large box.
   • A screwdriver is an essential tool for any DIY project.

   Synonymesapparatusappliancecontrivancedevicegadgetimplementinstrumentutensil

2. Software or digital aidA2informalIT

   A software application or digital resource used to perform a specific task.

   Outil logiciel ou numérique

   • Photoshop is a powerful tool for editing images.
   • This online tool helps you convert files to PDF.
   • Developers use various debugging tools to fix code errors.

   Synonymesapplicationprogramresourcesoftwareutility

3. Person used by anotherB2informal

   A person who is used or manipulated by someone else for their own purposes.

   Personne manipulée

   • He felt like a tool in the hands of his manipulative boss.
   • She realized she was just a tool for their political agenda.
   • Don't let yourself be used as a tool for their schemes.

   Synonymesdupeinstrumentpawnpuppetstooge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'équiper ou de façonner quelque chose avec un outil, ou de se déplacer ou de conduire de manière décontractée.

A verb used to indicate the act of equipping or shaping something with a tool, or driving or moving in a casual manner.

1. Drive or ride casuallyB2informalamerican

   To drive or ride in a vehicle in a relaxed, aimless manner.

   rouler tranquillement

   • We were just tooling around town in his convertible.
   • He tooled down the highway with the music blasting.
   • They spent the afternoon tooling around on their motorcycles.

   Synonymescruisedriftdrivefloatglidemoseymotorputterriderollsail

2. Equip with toolsC1formal

   To equip a factory, workshop, or machine with the necessary tools for a specific job.

   Équiper d'outils

   • The factory was tooled for mass production of car parts.
   • They tooled the workshop with state-of-the-art equipment.
   • The company tooled up to meet the increased demand.

   Synonymesequipfit outfurnishkit outoutfitrig

Variantes phrasaltool around