usiné
Usine is a French word that translates to "factory" or "plant" in English. It refers to a building or a group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled. Historically, the term has been associated with industrial production, encompassing a wide range of activities from raw material processing to the creation of finished products.
The concept of the usine became prominent during the Industrial Revolution, as new technologies enabled large-scale
Modern usines can be highly specialized, focusing on specific industries such as automotive, electronics, food processing,