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candidat

candidate

noun kahn-dee-DAH Less Common
People & Society Professions

Also means

applicant

Usage Note

Candidat is used for electoral candidates, job applicants, and exam candidates alike. The feminine is candidate; the final t is silent. Poser sa candidature ('to put forward one's candidacy/application') is the standard phrase in both political and professional contexts.

Examples

"La candidate a bien répondu aux questions."

Natural Translation

The candidate answered the questions well.

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