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masculine

/kɑ̃.di.da/

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Translation

candidate, applicant

Word origin

From Latin candidatus ('dressed in white'), from candidus ('bright white'), because those seeking office in Rome wore a white toga.

Origin
Latin
Root
candidatus
English cognates
candidate, candid, candle

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcandidats

Examples

répondu .

The candidate answered every question.

.

The applicants are waiting in the foyer.

candidate .

She is the best candidate for this job.

l'.

Three candidates are standing in the election.

.

This candidate has little chance of winning.

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This word is part of lesson 44.