candidats

/kɑ̃.di.da/candidat
1.
nounmasculinePlur

people who apply or are proposed for a job, position, office, election, grant, etc.; applicants or contenders

Les candidats doivent envoyer leur dossier avant vendredi.

The candidates must send their application files by Friday.

Synonyms:postulants, aspirants, prétendants