Candidat (en. Candidate)

/kɑ̃.di.dat/

Synonyms

  • concours
  • candidat libre
  • participant
  • postulant

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.