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eligible

UK
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
US
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

Translations

eligibleadjective
more eligible
Comp.
most eligible
Super.
UK
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
US
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
She is eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
Elle est éligible pour voter lors de la prochaine élection.
Additional translations
admissibleS'emploie quand il s'agit de remplir les conditions requises.
désirableSurtout pour un partenaire de mariage ou une personne recherchée comme parti.
Synonyms
fit
suitable
qualified
acceptable
appropriate
entitled
Antonyms
ineligible
eligiblenoun
eligibles
pl
UK
/ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
US
/ˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
candidat admissiblePour une personne remplissant les conditions requises.
At the country club dance, the room was full of eligibles hoping to find a match.
Au bal du country club, la salle était remplie de candidats admissibles espérant faire une rencontre.
Additional translations
parti avantageuxPour une personne considérée comme un bon parti pour le mariage.
Synonyms
match
candidate
contender
prospect
applicant
entrant
qualifier
eligible person
suitable person
bachelor

Definitions

eligibleadjective
Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
She is eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
Desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage.
He is considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the city.
eligiblenoun
A person who meets the necessary requirements for something, especially someone considered a desirable partner for marriage.
At the country club dance, the room was full of eligibles hoping to find a match.
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