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user

to wear out, use up

verb oo-ZEH Less Common

Also means

to erode, wear away

Usage Note

User (pronounced oo-ZEH) describes gradual wearing out through use — user ses chaussures means 'to wear out one's shoes'. The reflexive s'user means to wear oneself out or to become worn. Do not confuse with the English 'to use' — French uses utiliser or se servir de for that sense.

Examples

"Il a usé ses semelles à force de marcher."

Natural Translation

He wore out his soles from so much walking.

Literal Translation

He wore out his soles by force of walking.

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