candidat
/kɑ̃.di.da/
1.
nounmasculine
applicant; person applying for a job, a place (at university), or taking an exam (examinee)
Il y a beaucoup de candidats pour ce poste.
There are many candidates for this position.
Synonyms:postulant, aspirant, demandeur (d'emploi)
2.
nounmasculine
candidate (person standing for election or nomination)
Le candidat a présenté son programme pendant le débat.
The candidate presented his platform during the debate.
Synonyms:tête de liste, nommé
3.
nounmasculine
contestant (participant in a competition, game show, contest)
Le candidat a remporté l'épreuve finale du jeu télévisé.
The contestant won the final round of the TV game show.
Synonyms:participant, concourant
