Répondant (en. Respondent)

/ʁe.pɔ̃.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who gives a response, often within the framework of a survey or questionnaire.
The respondent shared their opinions on politics.
Le répondant a partagé ses opinions sur la politique.
A participant in a study or research.
The respondents were selected at random.
Les répondants ont été sélectionnés au hasard.
A person surveyed in a poll.
Each respondent contributed to data collection.
Chaque répondant a contribué à la collecte de données.

Etymology

From the verb 'to respond', with the suffix '-ant' indicating a person who responds.

Common Phrases and Expressions

responding with yes or no
A person who answers simply with yes or no.
répondant par oui ou par non
responding to the question
One who provides an answer to a specific question.
répondant à la question

Related Words

respond
To give an answer to a question.
répondre
questionnaire
A series of questions asked to respondents.
questionnaire

Slang Meanings

Tired respondent
He became a tired respondent after so many interviews.
Il est devenu un répondant fatigué après tant d'entretiens.
Anonymous respondent
The anonymous respondent preferred to keep their identity secret.
Le répondant anonyme a préféré garder son identité secrète.