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