candidate in French
candidate in French is candidat, candidate, candidater — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
candidate in French
candidat
(figurative) A person who is thought likely or worthy to gain a position or privilege. [from 1760s]
candidat
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
candidate
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
candidater
To stand as a candidate for an office, typically for a religious one. [from 1840s]
What does "candidate" mean?
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noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
"Three candidates are running for city council this year."
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noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
"This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."
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candidate in a sentence
- Three candidates are running for city council this year.
- The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
- This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.
- With its strong signal and low price, this phone is a good candidate for a first mobile.
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What is "candidate" in French?
"candidate" in French is candidat, candidate, candidater. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?
Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In French, "candidate" is candidat, candidate, candidater.
Are there other ways to say "candidate" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "candidate": candidat, candidate, candidater.
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