French word

participant

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁtisipɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparticipant

Example

Les participants ont applaudi.

The participants applauded.

Illustration for participant (participant)

More examples

Un participant a posé une question pendant la réunion.

A participant asked a question during the meeting.

Core concept

A person sharing an activity, meeting, or lesson as an attending member.

Common phrases

  • participant à la réunion

    participant in the meeting

  • liste des participants

    list of participants

  • un participant actif

    active participant

Similar words

membre: A person belonging to an organization or association.
invité: A person who comes as an invited guest.
auditeur: A listener at a meeting or lesson.
spectateur: A person who comes to watch an event or performance.

Definition in French

Personne présente à une réunion, à un cours ou à un événement, qui assiste et peut intervenir dans les échanges.

Word origin

The noun participant is based on Latin participans, formed from participare, meaning to share in or take part.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is participante, as in une participante, while the masculine form is participant.

Other meanings

  • attendeenoun
  • contestantnoun

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