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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