hors d'usage
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
adjective phrase
a. out of order
L'ascenseur est hors d'usage, alors ma colocataire a contacté le gardien de l'immeuble.The elevator is out of order, so my housemate contacted the building manager.
b. out of service
Ce distributeur automatique est hors d'usage, mais il y en a un qui fonctionne au coin de la rue.This ATM is out of service, but there's a working one around the corner.
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