useful

• Qualifie ce qui peut être utilisé pour une fin pratique ; qui apporte un avantage, qui est efficace ou fonctionnel.

Describes something that can be used for a practical purpose; helpful or effective.

1. Helpful or practicalA1formal

   Having a practical or beneficial use; serving a purpose.

   utile

   • This dictionary is very useful for learning English.
   • She gave me some useful advice about the job interview.
   • A Swiss army knife is a useful tool to have.

   Synonymesadvantageousbeneficialeffectivefunctionalhandyhelpfulpracticalproductiveserviceablevaluable

   Antonymescounterproductivefutileimpracticalineffectiveunhelpfulunproductiveuselessworthless

2. Effective or efficientA2formal

   Producing good results or being effective in achieving a goal.

   efficace

   • The new software is useful for organizing data.
   • Regular exercise is useful for maintaining good health.
   • His suggestions were useful in solving the problem.

   Synonymesadvantageousbeneficialeffectiveefficienthelpfulpracticalproductiveserviceablevaluable

   Antonymesineffectiveinefficientuseless