noun

la usine

factory

Endroit où des machines et des ouvriers fabriquent des produits en grande quantité.

The French word "usine" means "factory" or "plant" in English.

Usine refers to a place or building where goods are manufactured or assembled, often on a large scale using machinery.
It is commonly used for industrial sites where various products are produced commercially.

The word "usine" is a noun and feminine gender: une usine.
It does not generally break down into smaller meaningful parts in modern French, although it is related to the verb "user" (to use) from Latin uti, hinting at usage or operation.

fabrique: also means factory or place where products are made, often smaller or less industrial.
manufacture: sometimes used, especially for older or traditional factories.
ateliers: workshops, typically smaller or specialized production places.

There are no exact antonyms for "usine" as it refers to a physical location, but conceptually:
- bureau (office): a place where administrative work is done, not a manufacturing site.
- magasin (store/shop): a place for selling goods, not manufacturing them.

French	English	Notes
usine (f.)	factory, plant	industrial manufacturing site
fabrique	factory	often smaller scale
manufacture	manufactory	traditional factory
ateliers	workshops	smaller or specialized

The word "usine" specifically highlights large-scale production facilities.

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Marie travaille dans une usine.noun

Marie works in a factory.

Pierre visite souvent l'usine avec son père.noun

Pierre often visits the factory with his father.

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