French Conversation · Level 30
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French word
intervenant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁvənɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounspeaker
Example
Un intervenant a pris la parole pendant la réunion.
A speaker addressed the meeting.
More examples
L'intervenant a répondu aux questions du public.
The speaker responded to the audience's questions.
Core concept
A person who steps into an event or discussion to add information, questions, or a response.
Common phrases
un intervenant extérieur
an external speaker
un intervenant invité
an invited speaker
Similar words
participant: A person taking part in a meeting or gathering.
interlocuteur: A person who speaks with others in a conversation or discussion.
Definition in French
Personne qui, lors d'un événement, prend la parole pour expliquer, questionner ou réagir.
Word origin
Intervenant is the noun use of the present participle of intervenir, from Latin intervenire, meaning to come between or take part.
Usage tips
- Intervenant is broader and more formal than speaker, so it can describe a participant who comments without being the main presenter.
Other meanings
- lecturernoun
Opposites
- auditeurlistenernoun
- spectateurspectatornoun
Related words
- interventioninterventionnoun
- intervenirinterveneverb