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    Candidat (en. Candidate)

    /kɑ̃.di.dat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who puts themselves forward for a job, a position, an honor.
    She is a candidate for the mayor of our town.
    Elle est candidate à la mairie de notre ville.
    A person who participates in an election.
    The candidates are running in the presidential elections.
    Les candidats se présentent aux élections présidentielles.
    A person who takes an exam or a competition.
    Candidates must prepare their files before the deadline.
    Les candidats doivent préparer leur dossier avant la date limite.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'candidatus', which means 'one who wears a white garment', in reference to the white robes worn by candidates in certain Roman elections.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ideal candidate
    A person who perfectly meets the established criteria for a job or position.
    candidat idéal
    candidate for the election
    A person who runs for election to a position.
    candidat à l'élection
    candidate in a competition
    A person who competes against others in a competitive setting.
    candidat d'un concours

    Related Words

    candidacy
    The act of putting oneself forward as a candidate.
    candidature
    applicant
    A person who applies for a position.
    postulant
    voter
    A person who votes to elect a candidate.
    électeur

    Slang Meanings

    A candidate whose chances of winning are considered low.
    He is considered a 'mystery candidate' in the competition.
    Il est considéré comme un 'candidat mystère' dans la compétition.
    A candidate who plays a minor or unserious role in a given context.
    He was treated as a 'clown candidate' in the debate.
    Il a été traité comme un 'candidat clown' dans le débat.