Hammer (Marteau) (HAM-er)
A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wood.

Screwdriver (Tournevis) (SCROO-dry-ver)
A tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
She used a screwdriver to tighten the screw.

Wrench (Clé) (rench)
A tool for gripping and turning a nut or bolt.
He needed a wrench to fix the pipe.

Pliers (Pince) (PLY-erz)
A tool with two hinged arms and grasping jaws, used for gripping and bending things or cutting wire.
He used pliers to bend the wire.

Saw (Scie) (saw)
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard materials, typically wood or metal.
He used a saw to cut the piece of wood.

Tape Measure (Mètre ruban) (tayp MEZH-er)
A flexible ruler used to measure size or distance.
He used a tape measure to check the dimensions.

Level (Niveau) (LEV-uhl)
A device used to determine if something is horizontal or vertical.
He used a level to make sure the shelf was straight.

Chisel (Ciseau à bois) (CHIZ-uhl)
A hand tool with a sharp beveled edge used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal.
He used a chisel to carve the wood.

File (Lime) (fyl)
A tool with a rough surface, typically of hardened steel, used for smoothing or shaping a piece of metal or wood by rubbing.
He used a file to smooth the rough edges.

Utility Knife (Couteau universel) (yoo-TIL-i-tee nyf)
A knife designed for general or utility use.
He used a utility knife to open the box.

Drill (Perceuse) (dril)
A tool with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes in hard materials.
He used a drill to make a hole in the wall.

Sander (Ponceuse) (SAN-der)
A power tool used for smoothing surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper.
He used a sander to smooth the wooden surface.

Circular Saw (Scie circulaire) (SUR-kyoo-ler saw)
A power tool with a rapidly rotating toothed disk used for cutting wood or other materials.
He used a circular saw to cut the planks.

Jigsaw (Scie sauteuse) (JIG-saw)
A power tool with a fine blade that moves rapidly up and down, used for cutting curves in wood or metal.
He used a jigsaw to cut out the shape.

Angle Grinder (Meuleuse d'angle) (ANG-guhl GRYN-der)
A handheld power tool used for grinding and polishing.
He used an angle grinder to smooth the metal.

Nail Gun (Cloueuse pneumatique) (nayl guhn)
A type of gun used for driving nails into wood or other materials.
He used a nail gun to quickly fasten the boards.

Router (Défonceuse) (ROO-ter)
A power tool with a rotating cutter used for shaping wood.
He used a router to create a decorative edge.

Planer (Raboteuse) (PLAY-ner)
A power tool used for making wood surfaces smooth and even.
He used a planer to flatten the wooden plank.

Chainsaw (Tronçonneuse) (CHAYN-saw)
A portable power saw with teeth linked together to form an endless chain.
He used a chainsaw to cut down the tree.

Pressure Washer (Nettoyeur haute pression) (PRESH-er WASH-er)
A high-pressure mechanical sprayer used to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces.
He used a pressure washer to clean the patio.

Lawnmower (Tondeuse à gazon) (LAWN-moh-er)
A machine for cutting the grass on a lawn.
He used the lawnmower to cut the grass.

Shovel (Pelle) (SHUH-vuhl)
A tool consisting of a broad blade fixed to a long handle, used for lifting and moving loose material.
He used a shovel to move the soil.

Rake (Râteau) (rayk)
A tool consisting of a toothed bar fixed to a handle, used for gathering leaves or loosening soil.
He used a rake to gather the fallen leaves.

Trowel (Truelle) (TROW-uhl)
A small hand tool with a flat, pointed, or curved blade used for applying and spreading mortar or plaster.
She used a trowel to plant the flowers.

Pruning Shears (Sécateur) (PROO-ning sheerz)
A handheld tool for pruning trees and shrubs.
He used pruning shears to trim the bushes.

Hoe (Houe) (hoh)
A long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used for weeding, breaking up soil, etc.
She used a hoe to remove the weeds from the garden.

Fork (Fourche) (fork)
A gardening tool with a handle and several prongs, used for lifting and turning over garden soil.
He used a fork to aerate the soil.

Garden Hose (Tuyau d'arrosage) (GAHR-dn hohz)
A flexible tube used to carry water for watering plants.
He used the garden hose to water the plants.

Wheelbarrow (Brouette) (WHEEL-bar-oh)
A small cart with one wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying loads in the garden or on a building site.
He used a wheelbarrow to move the compost.

Leaf Blower (Souffleur de feuilles) (leef BLOH-er)
A handheld power tool that propels air out of a nozzle to move yard waste such as leaves and grass clippings.
He used a leaf blower to clear the driveway.