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
