outils
The English word tools is outils in French.
The most common and widely used word for tools in French is outils. You can also use instrument to refer to certain types of tools.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is outil and the plural form is outils.
Did you know?
- The word outil is a distant relative of the English word 'utilize' because both come from the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.
- If you are looking for a 'tool' in the sense of a person who is being manipulated, French often uses the word instrument rather than outil.
- In French, the phrase boîte à outils is frequently used as a metaphor for a set of skills or mental strategies rather than a physical box of 'tools'.
Examples in context
- Je fais usage d'outils.I'm using tools.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are making use of outils.Tatoeba #1121526 by sacredceltic, translation #1121328 by cntrational
- As-tu pris tes outils ?Did you grab your tools?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has taken their outils.Tatoeba #8741282 by Julien_PDC, translation #12994130 by rul
- Nous avons besoin d'outils.We need tools.This sentence is useful for stating a need for outils.Tatoeba #4777552 by sacredceltic, translation #2241425 by CK
- Je viens avec mes outilsI'm coming with my tools
- L'artisan utilise des outils spécialisésThe craftsman uses specialized tools
- Les horlogers utilisent des instruments de mesure précisWatchmakers use precise measuring instruments
- J'ai besoin de mon matos de bricolageI need my DIY tools
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are fixing a broken chair together.
- LucasOù sont mes outils ?Where are my tools?
- LéaIls sont sur la table, Lucas.They are on the table, Lucas.
- LucasMerci, je ne les voyais pas.Thanks, I didn't see them.
- LéaOn peut enfin commencer.We can finally start.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
