Appliquer
Example: Il faut appliquer les règles strictement pour réussir.
Definition
"Appliquer" means to put rules, methods, or principles into action or practice. It involves actively using or enforcing something, such as applying strict rules to ensure success, as in the phrase 'Il faut appliquer les règles strictement pour réussir.'
Etymology
The word "appliquer" comes from the Latin verb 'applicare,' meaning 'to attach' or 'to join.' Over time, it evolved in French to mean applying or putting into practice, reflecting the idea of bringing something into direct contact or use.
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"Appliquer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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