What does correspondant in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word correspondant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use correspondant in French.

The word correspondant in French means corresponding, related, that fits , that fit, penpal, person you are calling, caller, correspondent, be equivalent to, match, correspond with, be like, correspond with, communicate with, match, correspond, communicate, foreign correspondent, war correspondent, local correspondent. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word correspondant

corresponding, related

adjectif (en relation avec [qch])

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Si l'adjectif est « satisfait », quel est le verbe correspondant ?
If the adjective is "satisfied", what is the corresponding adverb?

that fits , that fit

(en relation avec [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce sont les clés correspondantes aux portes de la maison.
These are the keys that fit the doors of the house.

penpal

(personne avec qui on écrit) (informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai plusieurs correspondants aux États-Unis.
I have a lot of penfriends in the States.

person you are calling

(personne que vous appelez au téléphone)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ne quittez pas, nous recherchons votre correspondant. Le téléphone de votre correspondant n'est pas disponible pour le moment, veuillez rappeler ultérieurement
Please hold; we are trying to find the person you are calling. The person you are calling is not available; please try again later.

caller

(personne qui appelle au téléphone)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Grâce à ce système, quand on vous appelle, le numéro de votre correspondant s'affiche, ainsi que sa photo.
When someone calls you, this system allows you to see the caller's number and photo.

correspondent

(journaliste sur le terrain)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Notre journal n'a pas de correspondant dans ce pays.
Our paper doesn't have a correspondent in that country.

be equivalent to

verbe transitif indirect (avoir un rapport d'équivalence)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dix quintaux correspondent à une tonne.
Ten quintals make a ton.

match

verbe transitif indirect (coïncider avec)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Sa conduite correspond bien à ses idées. Son empreinte correspond à celle retrouvée sur le lieu du crime.
Her behaviour is in keeping with her ideas.

correspond with

verbe transitif indirect (concorder)

Les faveurs obtenues correspondent au travail effectué.
Benefits obtained are commensurate with work done.

be like

verbe transitif indirect (être en accord avec [qqn]) (attitude, behaviour)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette prise de position ne lui correspond pas du tout. Cette offre d'emploi semble lui correspondre parfaitement.
This advertised job seems to suit him perfectly.

correspond with

verbe transitif indirect (communiquer par lettre)

Je corresponds régulièrement avec mes amis de l'étranger.
I regularly correspond with my friends in other countries.

communicate with

verbe transitif indirect (lieu : être relié à)

La chambre des parents correspond avec celle des enfants.
The parents' bedroom communicates with the children's bedroom.

match

verbe intransitif (coïncider)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les deux empreintes ne correspondent pas.
The two prints do not match.

correspond

verbe intransitif (communiquer par écrit)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Cela fait maintenant deux ans que Hans et Ingrid correspondent.
Hans and Ingrid have been corresponding for two years now.

communicate

verbe intransitif (lieux : être reliés)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ces deux chambres correspondent.
These two rooms are adjoining.

foreign correspondent

(collègue basé à l'étranger) (media)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

war correspondent

nom masculin (journaliste couvrant un conflit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

local correspondent

(Journalisme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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