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apply in French

apply in French is appliquer, valoir, postuler — apply means to formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.

apply in French

appliquer
verb
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
appliquer
verb
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
valoir
verb
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
postuler
verb
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
s'inscrire
verb
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

What does "apply" mean?

  1. verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
    "She applied for the marketing position last week."
  2. verb To put something into use for a particular purpose.
    "You should apply the same rules to everyone."
  3. verb To be relevant or have an effect on a particular case.
    "That deadline doesn't apply to remote workers."

apply in a sentence

  • She applied for the marketing position last week.
  • He's applying to three different universities.
  • You should apply the same rules to everyone.
  • Apply a thin layer of paint and let it dry.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "apply" in French?

"apply" in French is appliquer, valoir, postuler. apply means: To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.

How do you use "apply" in a sentence?

Example: "She applied for the marketing position last week." In French, "apply" is appliquer, valoir, postuler.

Are there other ways to say "apply" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "apply": appliquer, valoir, postuler, s'inscrire.

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