simpliquer

Simpliquer is a neologism in French-language discourse, primarily used in software development and product design. It denotes the practice of reducing a multi-step workflow by merging several actions into a single operation, typically through automation, scripting, or configuration. The term is informal and not yet included in major dictionaries, but it has appeared in online discussions and technical blogs to describe a way to streamline processes.

Origin and etymology of simpliquer are not firmly established. Some commentators view it as a portmanteau-like formation linked to simplifier and simuler or appliquer, while others note it as an inventive blend that arose in digital communities in the 2020s. Because it remains informal, there is no single authoritative etymology, and meanings may vary by context.

In practical use, simpliquer tends to appear in two related senses. In software engineering and DevOps, it refers to creating a single script or pipeline that handles several tasks together—deploying, configuring, and validating a service, for example—thereby reducing manual handoffs. In user experience and product design, it describes design choices that enable users to complete complex tasks with fewer steps through automation, sensible defaults, or one-click actions. Some writers also employ the term to discuss abstract notions of representation or modeling that convey a process more simply.

Example usages are typically found in informal writes rather than formal documentation: “On a simpliqué le flux de déploiement en un seul script,” or “Le nouveau flux UI simplique le processus d’inscription en une étape guidée.” Given its informal status, simpliquer should be used cautiously in formal or technical writing.