participatinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe entities that are taking part.
The participating students were excited to present their projects at the science fair.
Les étudiants participants étaient ravis de présenter leurs projets à la foire scientifique.
Gerund meaning the act of taking part.
Participating in community events fosters a sense of belonging.
La participation aux événements communautaires favorise le sentiment d'appartenance.