French word

aspirant

Pronunciation

IPA/aspiʁɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounapplicant

Example

Chaque aspirant a envoyé son CV.

Each applicant sent in their CV.

Illustration for aspirant (applicant)

More examples

Un aspirant a préparé sa lettre de motivation.

The job applicant prepared his cover letter.

Core concept

A person reaching toward a position, title, or other desired goal.

Common phrases

  • un aspirant à un poste

    job applicant

Similar words

candidat: A person standing for election or seeking selection through recruitment.
postulant: A person applying for employment, office, or entry into an organization.

Definition in French

Personne qui présente sa candidature pour un poste, une place ou un titre, ou qui se prépare pour l'obtenir.

Word origin

French aspirant is the substantivized present participle of aspirer, from Latin aspirare, meaning to breathe toward or strive toward.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun is aspirante, as in une aspirante, while the masculine form is un aspirant.

Other meanings

  • candidatenoun

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