instrument

/ɛ̃s.tʁy.mɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine

musical instrument

Tu joues de quel instrument ?

What instrument do you play?

Synonyms:instrument de musique
2.
nounmasculine

tool, device, implement (including measuring or surgical instruments)

Les chirurgiens ont vérifié que tous les instruments étaient stériles.

The surgeons checked that all the instruments were sterile.

Synonyms:outil, appareil, ustensile
3.
nounmasculine

a means or agent used by someone or something (being used as a 'tool' or 'pawn')

Il n'est qu'un instrument entre leurs mains.

He is nothing more than an instrument in their hands.

Synonyms:outil, pion
instrument - French Definition & Examples