utility in French
utility in French is utilité, utilitaire — utility means the quality of being useful or practical.
utility in French
utilité
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
utilitaire
What does "utility" mean?
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noun The quality of being useful or practical.
"The utility of a good torch is obvious during a power cut."
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noun A service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses, or the company providing it.
"The landlord pays for each utility, including gas and water."
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noun A small computer program designed to perform a specific maintenance or support task.
"A small utility on his laptop shrinks photos so they send faster."
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adjective Designed to be functional rather than attractive.
"The workshop had utility furniture, sturdy but very plain."
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utility in a sentence
- The utility of a good torch is obvious during a power cut.
- Many people question the utility of owning a car in the city.
- The landlord pays for each utility, including gas and water.
- Utility bills went up again this winter.
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What is "utility" in French?
"utility" in French is utilité, utilitaire. utility means: The quality of being useful or practical.
How do you use "utility" in a sentence?
Example: "The utility of a good torch is obvious during a power cut." In French, "utility" is utilité, utilitaire.
Are there other ways to say "utility" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "utility": utilité, utilitaire.
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