Comparant (en. Comparing)
/kɔ̃.pa.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who presents themselves for comparison in a legal context.
The comparant explained their position in court.
Le comparant a expliqué sa position au tribunal.
A participant in an exam or competition.
The comparants had to undergo an interview.
Les comparants devaient se soumettre à un entretien.
One who participates in a comparative study.
The comparants were chosen based on specific criteria.
Les comparants ont été choisis en fonction de critères spécifiques.
Etymology
From the verb 'comparer' with the suffix '-ant' indicating an action or a participle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
compared to
who is related to another in a comparison.
comparant à
to be the comparant
to be the person who is the subject of a comparison.
être le comparant
direct comparant
person who is directly included in a comparison.
comparant direct
Related Words
compare
To make a comparison between two or more elements.
comparer
comparison
Action of comparing, of relating elements.
comparaison
comparative
Which is related to comparison.
comparatif
Slang Meanings
A participant who has no chance of winning.
He is just there as a comparant, he'll never win.
Il est juste là comme comparant, il ne gagnera jamais.
Someone less important in a competition.
He's a comparant, but he fought well.
C'est un comparant, mais il s'est bien battu.