candidate

candidat

Personne qui cherche à obtenir un emploi ou à être élue à un poste.

En anglais simple : Someone trying to be chosen for a job or elected to a position.

• We interviewed three candidates.
• The candidate promised to improve local schools.
• Which candidate will you vote for?

Comment l'utiliser : candidate for something (She is a candidate for mayor.)

Synonymes : applicant, contender

Expressions courantes : presidential candidate, job candidate, candidate for something

candidat

Personne ou chose qui convient à un usage particulier ou qui pourrait être choisie.

En anglais simple : Someone or something suitable for, or likely to be chosen for, a particular purpose.

• She is an ideal candidate for the award.
• The old bridge is a candidate for replacement.
• Is he a suitable candidate for surgery?

Comment l'utiliser : candidate for something (This building is a good candidate for restoration.)

Synonymes : possibility, prospect

Expressions courantes : ideal candidate, likely candidate, candidate for surgery

candidat

Personne qui passe un examen.

En anglais simple : Someone taking an examination.

• Candidates must bring a pen.
• Each candidate received a different question paper.
• Successful candidates will get their certificates next month.

Synonymes : examinee

Expressions courantes : exam candidate, successful candidate, candidate number