incumbent

• Qualifie une personne qui occupe actuellement un poste ou une fonction; peut aussi désigner quelque chose qui est requis comme une obligation ou une responsabilité.

Describes a person currently holding a specific office or position; also used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

1. Currently holding a positionB2formal

   Describing a person who currently holds a specific office or position.

   titulaire en fonction

   • The incumbent president is running for re-election.
   • The incumbent CEO announced his retirement.
   • She is the incumbent mayor of the city.

   Synonymescurrentexistingpresentreigningsitting

2. Necessary or obligatoryC1formal

   Used to describe something that is necessary as a duty or responsibility.

   Obligatoire / incombant

   • It is incumbent upon the government to ensure public safety.
   • He felt it incumbent to report the incident to the authorities.
   • It is incumbent on all citizens to obey the law.

   Synonymesbindingcompulsoryimperativemandatorynecessaryobligatoryrequired

   Antonymesoptional

• Nom désignant une personne qui occupe actuellement un poste, une fonction ou un rôle donné, notamment dans un contexte politique ou professionnel.

A noun referring to a person who currently holds a specific office, position, or role, especially in a political or professional context.

1. Current office holderB2formal

   A person who currently holds a specific office or position, especially in politics.

   Titulaire d'un mandat

   • The incumbent won the election by a narrow margin.
   • The incumbent mayor decided not to run for re-election.
   • Voters often favor the incumbent over a challenger.

   Synonymesholderoccupantoffice-bearerofficeholderofficial