French word

exploitant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksplwatɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoperator

Example

L'exploitant du site répond aux questions des utilisateurs.

The site's operator answers users' questions.

Illustration for exploitant (operator)

More examples

L'exploitant du camping accueille les clients à la réception.

The campground operator welcomes guests at the front desk.

Core concept

A person who keeps a service or facility running, making practical decisions at the controls each day.

Common phrases

  • exploitant du site

    site operator

  • exploitant de la plateforme

    platform operator

Similar words

responsable: A person in charge of a job or department who handles matters and makes decisions.
gérant: A person who manages a shop or small company on a daily basis.
gestionnaire: A person who oversees funds and operations and sets management priorities.
opérateur: A person who operates machinery or systems to carry out work or provide services.

Definition in French

Personne chargée d'organiser et d'exploiter un service ou un équipement, en prenant les décisions pratiques et la responsabilité quotidienne.

Word origin

Exploitant is formed from the verb exploiter with the agent suffix -ant, marking the person who carries out that activity.

Usage tips

  • In a service or equipment context, exploitant usually means operator or business operator, while the same form can mean an exploiter in a negative context.

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