Appliqua (en. Applied)
/a.pli.kwa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Put something into practice or into action.
He applied the instructions to the letter.
Il appliqua les instructions à la lettre.
Make use of something in a specific context.
She applied her knowledge of biology during the experiment.
Elle appliqua ses connaissances en biologie lors de l'expérience.
Apply a rule, method, or treatment.
The teacher applied a new teaching method.
Le professeur appliqua une nouvelle méthode d'enseignement.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'appliquer', which comes from the Latin 'applicare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
apply a rule
Put a rule into practice.
appliquer une règle
apply one's talents
Use one's skills in a specific field.
appliquer ses talents
apply the law
Implement and enforce the laws.
appliquer la loi
Related Words
apply
Put something into practice.
appliquer
application
Action of applying, often in an administrative or technical context.
application
applies
Panel or decorative device fixed to a wall.
applique
Slang Meanings
Use something cleverly.
He applied his plan to succeed without anyone noticing.
Il a appliqué son plan pour réussir sans qu'on s'en aperçoive.
Show creativity in implementing a solution.
She applied an innovative approach to the problem.
Elle a appliqué une approche innovante au problème.