French Conversation · Level 82
60 words
French word
candidature
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃didatyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounapplication
Example
Il a déposé sa candidature pour le poste hier.
He submitted his application for the position yesterday.
More examples
Nous avons reçu sa candidature ce matin.
We received his application this morning.
Core concept
The formal act of putting oneself forward for a job, role, or election.
Common phrases
déposer sa candidature
submit one's application
présenter sa candidature
submit one's candidacy
envoyer sa candidature
send in one's application
retirer sa candidature
withdraw one's application
Similar words
lettre de motivation: A letter explaining the reasons for applying and expressing enthusiasm.
curriculum vitae: A document summarizing an applicant's education and work history.
candidat: A person who applies for a job, place, or other opportunity.
annonce: An advertisement or notice describing an available job or opportunity.
Definition in French
Fait de déposer une demande ou de se porter candidat pour un emploi, une fonction ou une élection.
Word origin
Candidature is formed from candidat with the French suffix -ure, while candidat comes from Latin candidatus, a person dressed in white.
Usage tips
- Candidature is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une candidature.