representative in French
representative in French is représentatif, typique, député — representative means typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
representative in French
représentatif
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
typique
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
député
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
députée
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
représentant
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
député
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
députée
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
représentant
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
représentante
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
délégué
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
déléguée
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
mandataire
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
représentant
Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
What does "representative" mean?
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adjective Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
"The survey used a representative sample of the population."
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noun A person chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others.
"She was elected as the local representative for her district."
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noun A person who visits or contacts potential customers on behalf of a company.
"A sales representative called about the new software package."
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representative in a sentence
- The survey used a representative sample of the population.
- This painting is representative of the artist's early work.
- She was elected as the local representative for her district.
- Each class chooses a representative to speak at the school council.
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What is "representative" in French?
"representative" in French is représentatif, typique, député. representative means: Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
How do you use "representative" in a sentence?
Example: "The survey used a representative sample of the population." In French, "representative" is représentatif, typique, député.
Are there other ways to say "representative" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "representative": représentatif, typique, député, députée, représentant, représentante.
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