French Conversation · Level 28
89 words
French word
candidat
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃dida/
Meaning
- masculine nouncandidate
Example
Nous avons trois candidats pour le poste.
We have three candidates for the position.
More examples
Le candidat a gagné l'élection.
The candidate won the election.
Core concept
A named contender standing in a selection process, from an election or competition to a job opening.
Common phrases
candidat au poste
candidate for the post
candidat à l'élection
candidate in the election
nouveau candidat
new candidate
Similar words
postulant: A person applying for a job, school place, or program.
concurrent: A person competing in the same examination or election.
prétendant: A person seeking to gain a title or position.
aspirant: A person aiming to take on a particular job or role.
Definition in French
Personne mise en candidature pour une élection, un concours ou une offre d'emploi.
Word origin
The French noun derives from Latin candidatus, formed from candidus, white, and refers to the white garment worn by Roman candidates for office.
Usage tips
- The French spelling resembles English candidate, but the final consonant is normally silent in candidat and pronounced in candidate.
Other meanings
- applicantnoun
- examineenoun
Opposites
- éluelected personnoun
Related words
- candidaturecandidacynoun
- candidaterapplyverb