outil in 30 Sekunden
- Outil means tool.
- It's a masculine noun.
- Used for physical objects and abstract concepts.
- Essential for many tasks.
The French word 'outil' (pronounced roughly as 'oo-tee') is a masculine noun that translates to 'tool' in English. It refers to any object or device, especially one that is held in the hand, that is used to perform a specific task or function. Think of it as a general term for anything that helps you accomplish work, whether it's a simple hammer, a complex piece of machinery, or even a metaphorical instrument for achieving a goal.
- General Use
- 'Outil' is a very common word used across many different contexts. In everyday life, you'll hear it when people are talking about DIY projects, repairs, gardening, cooking, or any activity that requires the use of implements. For instance, a carpenter uses a hammer as an 'outil', a gardener uses a spade as an 'outil', and a chef uses a knife as an 'outil'.
- Figurative Use
- Beyond its literal meaning, 'outil' can also be used metaphorically. For example, knowledge can be considered an 'outil' for success, or a particular skill can be an 'outil' for problem-solving. This broadens its application significantly, allowing it to describe abstract concepts that aid in achieving something.
- Technical and Professional Contexts
- In technical and professional fields, 'outil' is used extensively. Engineers, mechanics, scientists, and programmers all refer to their specialized equipment and software as 'outils'. A software developer might talk about their favorite coding 'outil', or a mechanic might discuss the specific 'outils' needed to fix a car engine. The word is versatile enough to encompass everything from a simple wrench to sophisticated diagnostic software.
J'ai besoin d'un outil pour réparer cette chaise.
The concept of an 'outil' is fundamental to human activity. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have created and used tools to shape their environment, build shelter, hunt for food, and express themselves artistically. From the earliest stone axes to the most advanced digital interfaces, the 'outil' has been instrumental in our progress and development. This word encompasses a vast array of items that facilitate our endeavors, making it a cornerstone of vocabulary for anyone discussing practical tasks or problem-solving.
Using 'outil' correctly in sentences involves understanding its grammatical gender (masculine) and its versatile meaning. Whether you're referring to a physical object or an abstract concept, the context will usually make its meaning clear. Here are various ways to incorporate 'outil' into your French vocabulary:
- Referring to Physical Tools
- This is the most common usage. You'll often see 'outil' paired with verbs related to using, needing, buying, or having tools.
- Referring to Figurative Tools
- In this context, 'outil' refers to something that helps achieve a goal, like a skill, knowledge, or strategy.
- In Technical and Professional Contexts
- This includes specialized equipment, software, or methods used in specific professions.
Ce logiciel est un excellent outil pour la gestion de projet.
When constructing sentences, consider the plurality of 'outil'. The plural form is 'outils'. You might say 'Il a beaucoup d'outils' (He has many tools) or 'Ces outils sont très efficaces' (These tools are very effective). It's also common to specify the type of tool using prepositions like 'de' or 'pour'. For instance, 'un outil de jardinage' (a gardening tool) or 'un outil pour couper' (a tool for cutting).
You'll encounter the word 'outil' in a wide variety of everyday and specialized situations in French-speaking environments. Its versatility means it pops up in discussions about hobbies, professions, and even abstract concepts.
- Home Improvement and DIY
- When someone is fixing something around the house, building furniture, or working on a craft project, they'll often talk about the necessary 'outils'. You might hear phrases like 'As-tu le bon outil pour ça ?' (Do you have the right tool for that?) or 'Je dois acheter un nouvel outil pour le bricolage.' (I need to buy a new tool for DIY).
- Workshops and Garages
- Mechanics, artisans, and tradespeople frequently use 'outil' when discussing their work. Discussions about maintaining vehicles, crafting items, or performing repairs will invariably involve this word. For instance, 'Ce garage a tous les outils nécessaires.' (This garage has all the necessary tools.)
- Gardening and Agriculture
- Whether it's a small balcony garden or a large farm, gardening involves many tools. You'll hear about 'outils de jardinage' like spades, shovels, and pruning shears. 'Il faut affûter ses outils avant de commencer le potager.' (One must sharpen their tools before starting the vegetable garden.)
- Kitchen and Cooking
- Even in the kitchen, knives, whisks, graters, and specialized baking pans can all be referred to as 'outils'. 'Ce couteau est un outil indispensable en cuisine.' (This knife is an indispensable tool in the kitchen.)
- Technology and Software
- In the digital realm, 'outil' refers to software, applications, or features that help users accomplish tasks. A programmer might talk about a 'nouvel outil de développement' (new development tool), or a graphic designer might discuss their preferred 'outil de création' (creation tool).
- Figurative and Abstract Discussions
- In more abstract conversations, 'outil' can refer to skills, knowledge, or strategies. For example, 'La communication est un outil essentiel pour réussir.' (Communication is an essential tool for success.) You might also hear about 'outils de négociation' (negotiation tools) or 'outils d'analyse' (analysis tools).
Le marteau est un outil très ancien.
In educational settings, teachers will use 'outil' when explaining concepts or demonstrating how to use equipment. Students might also use it when asking for help or describing what they've learned. Essentially, any situation where something is used to achieve a purpose, whether tangible or intangible, is a place where you're likely to hear 'outil'.
While 'outil' is a common and straightforward word, learners can sometimes make mistakes, especially regarding its grammatical gender and its figurative usage. Being aware of these potential pitfalls can help you use the word more confidently and accurately.
- Gender Agreement
- The most frequent error for beginners is forgetting that 'outil' is a masculine noun. This can lead to incorrect article usage or adjective agreement. For example, saying 'une outil' instead of 'un outil' or 'la vieille outil' instead of 'le vieil outil'. Always remember to use masculine articles ('un', 'le', 'du') and masculine forms of adjectives when referring to 'outil'.
- Confusing Literal and Figurative Meanings
- While 'outil' can be used figuratively, learners might sometimes apply it too broadly or in contexts where a more specific word would be better. For instance, calling a complex idea an 'outil' without further clarification might sound awkward. It's important that the figurative usage is clear from the context, often by using phrases like 'outil de...' (tool of...).
- Overuse or Underuse
- Some learners might avoid using 'outil' altogether, opting for more general terms or circumlocutions. Conversely, others might overuse it, applying it to situations where a more precise word for a specific type of tool (e.g., 'marteau' for hammer, 'clé' for wrench) would be more natural. Strive for a balance and use 'outil' when it's the most appropriate term for a general implement or a metaphorical aid.
- Pluralization Errors
- While less common, some learners might forget to pluralize 'outil' when referring to multiple tools. The plural form is 'outils'. Ensure you use the correct form based on whether you are talking about one tool or many. For example, 'J'ai un outil' (I have a tool) vs. 'J'ai plusieurs outils' (I have several tools).
Incorrect: J'ai acheté une nouvelle outil.
Correct: J'ai acheté un nouvel outil.
Pay attention to context. If someone is talking about their skills in a professional setting, 'outil' is likely figurative. If they are in a hardware store, it's almost certainly literal. Practicing with a variety of sentences and receiving feedback can significantly reduce these common mistakes.
While 'outil' is a versatile word, French offers other terms that might be used in specific contexts, or that share some semantic overlap. Understanding these nuances helps in choosing the most precise word.
- 'Instrument' vs. 'Outil'
- 'Instrument' (masculine) is similar to 'outil' but often refers to more specialized or delicate devices, especially those used in science, medicine, music, or for precise measurements. For example, a doctor uses a medical 'instrument', a musician plays a musical 'instrument', and a scientist uses laboratory 'instruments'. While a very precise tool could be called an 'instrument', 'outil' is more general for everyday implements.
- 'Appareil' vs. 'Outil'
- 'Appareil' (masculine) typically refers to a device or machine, often electrical or mechanical, designed for a specific function. Think of kitchen appliances ('appareil électroménager'), cameras ('appareil photo'), or scientific apparatus. While some appliances could be considered tools, 'appareil' emphasizes the device itself and its functional complexity rather than its manual use as a tool.
- 'Moyen' vs. 'Outil'
- 'Moyen' (masculine) means 'means' or 'way'. It's a broader term that can encompass 'outil' when 'outil' is used figuratively. For example, 'La langue française est un moyen de communication.' (French is a means of communication.) If you consider language as a tool for communication, then 'outil' could also be used, but 'moyen' is more general for any method or resource used to achieve something.
- Specific Tool Names
- In many cases, it's more natural and precise to use the specific name of the tool rather than the general term 'outil'. For example, instead of 'J'ai besoin d'un outil pour visser', you would say 'J'ai besoin d'un tournevis' (I need a screwdriver). Similarly, 'marteau' (hammer), 'scie' (saw), 'couteau' (knife), 'clé' (wrench), 'pince' (pliers) are all more specific than 'outil'.
- 'Dispositif' vs. 'Outil'
- 'Dispositif' (masculine) refers to a device, arrangement, or mechanism, often implying a system or a setup. It's broader than 'outil' and can refer to something more complex or abstract, like a security system ('dispositif de sécurité') or a plan ('dispositif d'aide'). While a 'dispositif' might contain 'outils', the terms are not interchangeable.
Instead of: 'Il a utilisé un outil pour ouvrir la porte.'
More specific: 'Il a utilisé une clé pour ouvrir la porte.' (He used a key to open the door.)
In summary, 'outil' is the go-to word for a general tool or a metaphorical aid. For more specialized items, 'instrument', 'appareil', or 'dispositif' might be more fitting. And for common items, using their specific French names is often the most natural choice.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The Latin root 'utile' also gives us the French word 'utile' (useful) and the English word 'utility'. This highlights the fundamental concept of usefulness inherent in the idea of a tool.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'ou' as in 'out'.
- Adding an extra syllable.
- Mispronouncing the final 'i' sound.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
CEFR A2. The word 'outil' is common and its literal meaning is straightforward. Figurative uses may require more context and understanding of abstract concepts, pushing it slightly higher for nuanced texts.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Gender of Nouns
Outil is masculine. Therefore, use 'un outil', 'le vieil outil', 'cet outil'.
Pluralization of Nouns
The plural of 'outil' is 'outils'. Use 'des outils', 'les outils'.
Agreement of Adjectives
If an adjective modifies 'outil', it must be masculine singular (e.g., 'un outil utile', 'un vieil outil'). If it modifies 'outils', it must be masculine plural (e.g., 'des outils utiles').
Prepositions with 'outil'
Commonly used with 'pour' (for purpose) and 'de' (type of tool): 'un outil pour couper', 'un outil de jardinage'.
Using 'avoir besoin de'
To say 'to need a tool', use 'avoir besoin d'un outil'.
Beispiele nach Niveau
C'est un outil.
This is a tool.
Simple statement identifying an object.
J'ai un outil.
I have a tool.
Using the verb 'avoir' with a singular noun.
Le outil est rouge.
The tool is red.
Basic adjective agreement (masculine singular).
Je veux un outil.
I want a tool.
Using the verb 'vouloir' with an indefinite article.
Où est mon outil ?
Where is my tool?
Question formation with 'où'.
C'est un bon outil.
It is a good tool.
Using 'bon' as a masculine singular adjective.
Il utilise un outil.
He uses a tool.
Using the verb 'utiliser' with an indefinite article.
J'ai besoin d'un outil.
I need a tool.
Using 'avoir besoin de' with an indefinite article.
J'ai acheté un nouvel outil pour le jardinage.
I bought a new tool for gardening.
Using 'nouvel' before a masculine noun starting with a vowel sound, and 'pour' to indicate purpose.
Ce tournevis est un outil très utile.
This screwdriver is a very useful tool.
Using 'très' to intensify an adjective and identifying a specific tool.
Nous avons besoin de plusieurs outils pour réparer la voiture.
We need several tools to repair the car.
Using the plural 'outils' and 'plusieurs' (several).
Elle utilise cet outil pour peindre.
She uses this tool to paint.
Using 'cet' (this) with a masculine noun and 'pour' to indicate purpose.
Le marteau est un outil essentiel pour un bricoleur.
The hammer is an essential tool for a DIYer.
Using 'essentiel' (essential) and specifying the user.
Peux-tu me prêter cet outil, s'il te plaît ?
Can you lend me this tool, please?
Asking for a favor using 'peux-tu' and 'prêter'.
Cet ensemble d'outils est très complet.
This set of tools is very complete.
Using 'ensemble d'outils' (set of tools) and 'complet' (complete).
Il cherche le bon outil pour le travail.
He is looking for the right tool for the job.
Using 'chercher' (to look for) and 'le bon' (the right).
La technologie moderne nous fournit une multitude d'outils pour améliorer notre quotidien.
Modern technology provides us with a multitude of tools to improve our daily lives.
Using 'multitude d'' (multitude of) and figurative use of 'outils'.
Chaque artisan possède des outils spécifiques à son métier.
Each artisan possesses tools specific to their trade.
Using 'chaque' (each) and 'spécifiques à' (specific to).
L'analyse de données est un outil puissant pour la prise de décision.
Data analysis is a powerful tool for decision-making.
Figurative use of 'outil' in a business context.
Il faut entretenir ses outils régulièrement pour garantir leur longévité.
One must maintain their tools regularly to ensure their longevity.
Using the reflexive verb 'entretenir' and 'garantir'.
Ce programme informatique est un outil indispensable pour les designers graphiques.
This computer program is an indispensable tool for graphic designers.
Referring to software as an 'outil'.
La maîtrise de plusieurs langues est un excellent outil pour voyager.
Mastering several languages is an excellent tool for traveling.
Figurative use of 'outil' related to skills.
Les outils de jardinage ont été rangés après utilisation.
The gardening tools were put away after use.
Passive voice and specifying the type of tools.
Il a présenté un nouvel outil de diagnostic pour les voitures.
He presented a new diagnostic tool for cars.
Specific technical application of 'outil'.
La capacité à communiquer efficacement est un outil fondamental dans toute négociation.
The ability to communicate effectively is a fundamental tool in any negotiation.
Abstract and sophisticated figurative use of 'outil'.
Les archéologues ont découvert des outils préhistoriques remarquablement bien conservés.
Archaeologists discovered remarkably well-preserved prehistoric tools.
Historical context and advanced vocabulary ('remarquablement bien conservés').
Ce logiciel d'édition offre une panoplie d'outils pour les créateurs de contenu.
This editing software offers a range of tools for content creators.
Using 'panoplie d'' (range of/array of) and 'créateurs de contenu'.
L'éducation est souvent considérée comme l'outil le plus efficace pour le changement social.
Education is often considered the most effective tool for social change.
Sociopolitical context, superlative adjective, and figurative meaning.
Il est essentiel de choisir le bon outil pour chaque tâche afin d'optimiser le rendement.
It is essential to choose the right tool for each task in order to optimize efficiency.
Formal register, infinitive clauses, and advanced vocabulary ('optimiser le rendement').
Les avancées dans les matériaux ont permis la création d'outils plus légers et plus résistants.
Advances in materials have enabled the creation of lighter and more resistant tools.
Discussing technological progress and material science.
La plateforme propose un ensemble d'outils analytiques pour suivre les performances.
The platform offers a set of analytical tools to track performance.
Business and technology context, using 'ensemble d'' and 'analytiques'.
Chaque outil, même le plus simple, a son importance dans le processus de fabrication.
Every tool, even the simplest one, has its importance in the manufacturing process.
Emphasizing the value of even simple tools in a complex process.
La rhétorique peut être considérée comme un outil puissant, voire dangereux, selon l'intention de l'orateur.
Rhetoric can be considered a powerful, even dangerous, tool depending on the speaker's intention.
Nuanced philosophical and linguistic discussion, use of 'voire' (even).
Les algorithmes de recommandation sont devenus des outils incontournables dans l'écosystème numérique actuel.
Recommendation algorithms have become indispensable tools in today's digital ecosystem.
Advanced technological vocabulary, abstract concepts.
Pour déconstruire les préjugés, il faut s'armer d'outils intellectuels critiques et d'une ouverture d'esprit sans faille.
To deconstruct prejudices, one must arm themselves with critical intellectual tools and unwavering open-mindedness.
Abstract, critical thinking, sophisticated vocabulary ('déconstruire', 'sans faille').
La résilience psychologique peut être cultivée grâce à une série d'outils cognitifs et comportementaux.
Psychological resilience can be cultivated through a series of cognitive and behavioral tools.
Psychology and self-help context, complex abstract nouns.
Le langage, dans sa subtilité, est à la fois un outil de création et de destruction.
Language, in its subtlety, is both a tool of creation and destruction.
Philosophical reflection on language, paradox, abstract duality.
Les politiques publiques visent à fournir des outils aux citoyens pour améliorer leur intégration sociale et économique.
Public policies aim to provide citizens with tools to improve their social and economic integration.
Socio-economic and political discourse, formal register.
L'innovation dans le domaine médical a engendré des outils diagnostiques et thérapeutiques d'une précision inégalée.
Innovation in the medical field has generated diagnostic and therapeutic tools of unparalleled precision.
Specialized vocabulary ('engendré', 'thérapeutiques', 'inégalée').
Il convient de ne pas sous-estimer la valeur des outils traditionnels, même à l'ère du numérique.
It is advisable not to underestimate the value of traditional tools, even in the digital age.
Formal advice, comparative context ('même à l'ère du numérique').
La dialectique hégélienne peut être interprétée comme un outil conceptuel pour appréhender la dynamique historique.
Hegelian dialectic can be interpreted as a conceptual tool for grasping historical dynamics.
Highly specialized philosophical terminology, abstract conceptualization.
L'art, en tant qu'outil d'expression et de contestation, a toujours joué un rôle crucial dans le façonnement des sociétés.
Art, as a tool of expression and protest, has always played a crucial role in shaping societies.
Complex analysis of art's role in society, abstract function.
Les outils heuristiques, bien que parfois imparfaits, sont souvent indispensables pour naviguer dans la complexité des problèmes non structurés.
Heuristic tools, though sometimes imperfect, are often indispensable for navigating the complexity of unstructured problems.
Advanced cognitive science/problem-solving vocabulary ('heuristiques', 'non structurés').
La post-vérité a transformé l'information en un outil de manipulation politique, érodant la confiance dans les institutions.
Post-truth has transformed information into a tool of political manipulation, eroding trust in institutions.
Contemporary socio-political critique, advanced abstract nouns.
Le corpus linguistique constitue un réservoir d'outils lexicographiques et syntaxiques pour l'étude approfondie de la langue.
The linguistic corpus constitutes a reservoir of lexicographical and syntactic tools for in-depth language study.
Highly specialized linguistics terminology ('corpus', 'lexicographiques', 'syntaxiques').
L'ingénierie sociale exploite les failles psychologiques humaines comme des outils pour atteindre ses objectifs malveillants.
Social engineering exploits human psychological flaws as tools to achieve its malicious objectives.
Technical jargon from cybersecurity/psychology, abstract malicious intent.
La métaphore, loin d'être un simple ornement, est un outil cognitif fondamental qui structure notre pensée.
Metaphor, far from being a mere ornament, is a fundamental cognitive tool that structures our thought.
Deep analysis of linguistic/cognitive function, formal philosophical tone.
La démocratie participative cherche à équiper les citoyens d'outils décisionnels pour une gouvernance plus inclusive.
Participatory democracy seeks to equip citizens with decision-making tools for more inclusive governance.
Advanced political science and governance terminology.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Instrument' is often used for more specialized, precise, or delicate devices, especially in scientific, medical, or musical fields. 'Outil' is more general.
'Appareil' usually refers t
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To be someone's tool or pawn; to be used by someone for their own purposes, often without full awareness.
Il ne réalisait pas qu'il était un outil de manipulation.
negative, informal— To have all the necessary means or resources to achieve something.
Avec ce budget et cette équipe, nous avons tous les outils en main pour réussir.
neutral, figurative— A double-edged sword; something that has both positive and negative consequences.
Internet est un outil à double tranchant : il informe mais peut aussi désinformer.
figurative, neutral— To use someone as a tool, exploiting them for one's own benefit.
Elle s'est servie de lui comme d'un outil pour atteindre ses objectifs professionnels.
negative, informal— The indispensable tool; referring to something absolutely necessary for a particular task or purpose.
Pour cet artiste, son pinceau est l'outil indispensable.
neutral, emphatic— A tool of primary necessity; something essential for basic functioning or survival.
L'eau potable est un outil de première nécessité pour la vie.
formal, figurative— Something is a tool for...
La créativité est un outil pour résoudre les problèmes.
neutral, figurative— The tools of the trade; the specific implements or skills required for a particular profession.
Il a appris tous les outils de la profession de boulanger.
neutral, professional— A tool to make oneself heard; a means of expressing oneself and being acknowledged.
La manifestation est devenue un outil pour se faire entendre par le gouvernement.
figurative, neutral— A tool of deterrence; something used to discourage unwanted actions or behavior.
Les sanctions économiques servent d'outil de dissuasion.
formal, figurativeSatzmuster
C'est un outil.
C'est un outil.
J'ai un outil.
J'ai un outil.
J'ai besoin d'un outil pour [infinitive verb].
J'ai besoin d'un outil pour ouvrir la boîte.
Cet outil est [adjective].
Cet outil est très utile.
Un outil de [noun] est [adjective].
Un outil de jardinage est essentiel.
Utiliser [outil] pour [infinitive verb].
Utiliser ce logiciel comme outil pour gérer le projet.
La [noun] est un outil [adjective] pour [noun].
La communication est un outil puissant pour réussir.
Il convient de s'équiper d'outils [adjective] pour [infinitive verb].
Il convient de s'équiper d'outils intellectuels pour analyser la situation.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a helpful 'ou'-ting (out-ing) to find a specific 'tee' (tool) on a golf course. The 'ou' sound reminds you of the French sound, and 'tee' sounds like 'outil'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a person holding a hammer (a classic tool) and smiling, emphasizing its helpfulness. You could also visualize a toolbox overflowing with various implements.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to describe five different activities you do daily and list the 'outils' (physical or figurative) you use for each. For example, for 'making coffee', you might use a coffee maker (appareil) and a mug (tasse), both of which can be considered 'outils' in a broader sense.
Wortherkunft
The word 'outil' comes from the Old French word 'outil', which itself is likely derived from the Latin 'utile', meaning 'useful'. This connection to usefulness is central to the meaning of 'tool'.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Useful thing or implement.
Indo-European > Italic > Latin > Romance > Gallo-Romance > Old French > FrenchKultureller Kontext
The term 'outil' itself is neutral. However, when used figuratively, especially in phrases like 'être un outil de quelqu'un' (to be someone's tool), it can carry negative connotations of being manipulated or used without agency.
In English, 'tool' is a very common word. We use it literally for physical implements and figuratively for skills or methods. The French 'outil' shares this dual usage extensively.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
DIY and home repair
- un outil de bricolage
- avoir besoin d'un outil
- réparer avec un outil
Professional trades (mechanics, carpenters, etc.)
- les outils de la profession
- un outil spécialisé
- un outil de travail
Gardening
- un outil de jardinage
- entretenir ses outils
Technology and software
- un outil informatique
- un outil de développement
- un outil d'analyse
Figurative language (skills, knowledge)
- un outil de communication
- un outil de persuasion
- un outil pour réussir
Gesprächseinstiege
"Quel est ton outil préféré pour le bricolage ?"
"Si tu devais choisir un seul outil pour survivre sur une île déserte, lequel ce serait ?"
"Penses-tu que la technologie moderne nous a donné de meilleurs outils qu'avant ?"
"Quel est le meilleur outil que tu aies jamais utilisé pour résoudre un problème ?"
"Dans ton travail, quel est l'outil le plus indispensable ?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Décris une situation où tu as eu besoin d'un outil spécifique et comment tu l'as obtenu.
Réfléchis à une compétence que tu possèdes et explique en quoi elle est un 'outil' pour toi dans ta vie.
Imagine que tu dois inventer un nouvel 'outil' pour faciliter une tâche quotidienne. Décris-le et son utilité.
Quels sont les 'outils' (physiques ou intellectuels) que tu utilises le plus souvent dans ta journée ?
Comment les 'outils' ont-ils changé la façon dont les gens travaillent et vivent à travers l'histoire ?
Summary
Outil is the French word for 'tool', referring to any implement used to perform a task, whether physical like a hammer or abstract like a skill. It's a masculine noun and essential for understanding many everyday activities and discussions.
- Outil means tool.
- It's a masculine noun.
- Used for physical objects and abstract concepts.
- Essential for many tasks.
Beispiel
Il faut toujours avoir les bons outils pour bricoler.
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr work Wörter
à distance
A2Aus der Ferne, ohne physische Anwesenheit vor Ort.
à durée déterminée
B1For a fixed or definite period; fixed-term.
à durée indéterminée
B1Unbefristet; auf unbestimmte Zeit abgeschlossen.
à la fin
A2Am Ende eines Zeitraums oder Ereignisses.
à la journée
B1Täglich oder für die Dauer oder Bezahlung eines einzelnen Tages.
à la semaine
B1Weekly, by the week.
à l'année
B1Annually, by the year.
à l'attention de
B1Zu Händen von (z. Hd.); wird in der formalen Korrespondenz verwendet, um den Empfänger anzugeben.
à l'avance
A2Etwas im Voraus oder vorher tun.
à l'issue de
A2Am Ende von; nach Abschluss von. Dieser Ausdruck wird oft in formellen Kontexten wie Besprechungen oder Berichten verwendet.
