L'application
Example: L'application sur mon téléphone aide à apprendre le français.
Definition
"L'application" refers to a software program designed to perform specific tasks on devices like smartphones or computers. For example, an application on a phone helps users learn French by providing educational tools and interactive features.
Etymology
The word "l'application" comes from the French verb "appliquer," meaning to apply or put to use. Originally from Latin "applicatio," it referred to the act of attaching or applying something. In modern usage, it shifted to mean software programs that apply functions to devices. Did you know? The term 'app' in English is a shortened form derived from this French concept.
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"L'application" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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