No. 3,378 in French

app

"App" in French is short for "application," meaning a software program or mobile application.

In a sentence

J'utilise une app pour apprendre les langues.
I use an app to learn languages.
Here, 'app' is used as a noun representing a software application designed to perform tasks on a device, specifically for education purposes.
Il a développé une nouvelle app pour éditer des photos.
He developed a new app for photo editing.
In this sentence, 'app' serves as a noun, indicating a program created for photo editing functionalities.
Les apps populaires pour les rencontres sont souvent téléchargées.
Popular apps for dating are often downloaded.
The word 'apps' here refers to multiple software applications, particularly those catering to dating preferences.

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