apply

• Verbe désignant l'action de soumettre une demande officielle, de mettre en œuvre quelque chose, ou d'étaler une substance sur une surface.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a formal request, putting something into operation, or spreading a substance onto a surface.

1. A2formal

   To make a formal request for something, such as a job, permission, or a place at a university.

   Faire une demande formelle

   • She applied for a job at the bank.
   • He applied to three different universities.
   • You need to apply for a visa before traveling.

   Synonymesappealasklodgepetitionput inrequestseeksubmit

2. Put into use or practiceB1formal

   To use something, such as a rule, method, or skill, in a particular situation.

   appliquer

   • We need to apply the new safety regulations immediately.
   • She applied her knowledge of physics to solve the problem.
   • The theory is difficult to apply in real-world scenarios.

   Synonymesemployexerciseexertimplementpracticeuseutilize

   Antonymesdisregardignoremishandlemisuseneglect

3. Spread or put on a surfaceA2formal

   To spread a substance, such as paint, cream, or glue, onto a surface.

   appliquer (une substance)

   • Apply the sunscreen evenly to your skin.
   • He applied a fresh coat of paint to the wall.
   • Make sure to apply the glue thinly and evenly.

   Synonymescoatcoverdaublayput onrubsmearspread

   Antonymespeelremovestrip