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masculine

/u.ti/

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Translation

tool

Word origin

From Old French ostil, from Vulgar Latin usitilium, related to Latin utensilia ('things for use').

Origin
Latin
Root
usitilium
English cognates
utensil

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraloutils

Examples

Cet .

This tool is for cutting wood.

.

The tools are kept in the garage.

.

He has lost his best tool.

datent -.

These tools go back to my grandfather's day.

.

The telephone has become a working tool.

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This word is part of lesson 44.