usage

• Nom désignant l'action ou la manière d'utiliser quelque chose, ainsi que la pratique courante ou établie, notamment dans le langage.

A noun referring to the act or manner of using something, or the customary and accepted practice, especially in language.

indénombrable

1. The act of usingB1formal

   The action of using something or the state of being used.

   Usage (fait d'utiliser)

   • The manual explains the proper usage of the equipment.
   • Water usage increases during the summer months.
   • The car's fuel usage is quite efficient.

   Synonymesapplicationemploymentexerciseoperationuseutilization

2. Accepted or habitual practiceB2formal

   A customary or established way of doing something.

   Usage (pratique habituelle)

   • Local usage dictates that you remove your shoes before entering a home.
   • It is common usage to shake hands when meeting someone.
   • The usage of formal titles is still prevalent in this office.

   Synonymesconventioncustomhabitpracticetraditionwont

3. Customary language practiceB2formal

   The way in which words or phrases are normally and correctly used in a language.

   Usage linguistique

   • This dictionary provides examples of correct word usage.
   • The teacher corrected the student's grammatical usage.
   • Modern usage of the word 'literally' has evolved.

   Synonymesconventioncustomdictionidiomlocutionparlancephraseologypracticeusewording