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    Représentants (en. Representatives)

    /ʁepʁe.zɑ̃.t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People who act on behalf of others or an organization.
    The representatives of the workers negotiated a new agreement.
    Les représentants des travailleurs ont négocié un nouvel accord.
    Sales agents responsible for selling a company's products.
    This sales representative successfully closed several contracts.
    Ce représentant de vente a réussi à conclure plusieurs contrats.
    Delegates sent to participate in an assembly or a meeting.
    Representatives of the countries are meeting to discuss environmental issues.
    Les représentants des pays se réunissent pour discuter des enjeux environnementaux.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'représenter' formed with the prefix 're-' and the root 'présent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elected representatives
    Persons chosen to represent a group in a political context.
    représentants élus
    commercial representatives
    Agents promoting the sale of products for a company.
    représentants de commerce
    diplomatic representatives
    Officials representing a country abroad.
    représentants diplomatiques

    Related Words

    representation
    Actions or processes of making known or defending the interests of a group.
    représentation
    representative
    Which well represents a whole or a category.
    représentatif
    to represent
    To act on behalf of someone or something.
    représenter

    Slang Meanings

    A rep
    He is a rep for our union.
    Il est un rep pour notre syndicat.
    A delegate
    He is a good delegate for our interests.
    C'est un bon délégué pour nos intérêts.