auditor

• Personne dont le métier consiste à vérifier ou contrôler les comptes d'une organisation; également, étudiant qui assiste à des cours sans être inscrit pour obtenir des crédits; ou encore, personne qui écoute attentivement.

A noun referring to a person who listens attentively, a student attending a course without seeking credit, or a qualified accountant who inspects the financial records of an organization.

1. Attentive ListenerB2formal

   A person who listens carefully, especially in a formal setting like a lecture or performance.

   Auditeur attentif

   • The speaker engaged the auditors with her compelling story.
   • The auditor in the front row took detailed notes.
   • The hall was filled with silent auditors.

   Synonymesattenderlistener

2. Non-Credit StudentB2formalamerican

   A student who attends a university course but does not receive a grade or credit for it.

   auditeur libre

   • She enrolled as an auditor in the history class.
   • Auditors are welcome but do not take exams.
   • The professor allowed a few auditors to sit in on the lecture.

   Synonymeslistener

3. Financial InspectorB1formalbusiness

   A qualified accountant who examines the financial records and practices of an organization to ensure accuracy and compliance.

   Commissaire aux comptes

   • The external auditor reviewed the company's annual report.
   • An auditor discovered discrepancies in the accounts.
   • The firm hired an auditor to verify their financial statements.

   Synonymesaccountantexaminerinspectorscrutineer