No. 4,893 in French
résidant
"Résidant" means "resident" or "someone who lives in a place."
In a sentence
Le résidant de cet immeuble a planté des fleurs dans le jardin.
The resident of this building planted flowers in the garden.
Here, 'résidant' is used as a noun to refer to a person living in a specific location.
C'est en résidant près de la mer qu'il a découvert sa passion pour la voile.
It is by residing near the sea that he discovered his passion for sailing.
Here, 'résidant' is used as a present participle acting as an adverbial form indicating the action of living in a place.
Les citoyens résidant dans cette région sont invités à voter.
Citizens residing in this region are invited to vote.
Here, 'résidant' is used as a present participle to modify 'Les citoyens', specifying which citizens are being addressed.
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