This is the 4473rd most frequent French word.
instrument
Tool or device used for a specific purpose.
Used to describe a musical device for playing music.
Le piano est mon instrument préféré.
The piano is my favorite instrument.
Used to describe a tool or device designed for precise measurements.
Un thermomètre est un instrument utilisé pour mesurer la température.
A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.
Used metaphorically to represent a means or method.