Les outils/Tools

The basis for any technical position is to know the tool they use. This can be very useful when:

  • dealing with the foreign manufacturer of a machine, and trying to get help to fix a problem
  • communicating with English-speaking co-workers about technical matters
  • and in so many more cases: name 2 cases you have faced

Common tools

traduire les outils courants en anglais: marteau, tournevis, pince, ciseaux

1- diagonal pliers 2- hammer 4- a pair of scissors 5- adjustable wrench 6-7 pliers 8- axe 9- screwdriver 10- slip joint pliers

On the workbench, there are a drill, 2 padlocks , 2 hammers, pliers and a key ring.

For more vocabulary you can view this video about tools.

Tool vocabulary exercise

Tool names (beginner to intermediate level):

Vocabulary exercise:

Tool actions and uses:

Discussion:

What tools do you use at home, and how do you use them?

Have you ever had to sharpen a knife or fix a loose screw?

What did you do?

What is the safest way to use sharp tools like knives?

Video about very useful tools when fixing a car (advanced level)

More technical content: rotary cutter