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application

application, app

noun ah-plee-kah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

diligence, dedication

Usage Note

Application covers both a software app (une application mobile) and the act of applying effort or a substance. The verb appliquer means 'to apply', and s'appliquer means 'to apply oneself diligently'. In everyday French, appli is the common informal shortening for a phone app.

Examples

"Cette application est très utile."

Natural Translation

This app is very useful.

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