representative

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui sert d'exemple typique d'un groupe, d'une classe ou d'une qualité.

Describes someone or something that serves as a typical example of a group, class, or quality.

1. Typical or characteristicB2formal

   Serving as a typical example of a particular group or category.

   représentatif

   • This sample is representative of the entire population.
   • The painting is representative of the artist's early style.
   • The survey results are representative of public opinion.

   Synonymesarchetypalcharacteristicclassicexemplaryillustrativeprototypicalsymbolictypical

   Antonymesatypicaluncharacteristicunrepresentative

2. Acting on behalf of othersB2formal

   Relating to a person or group that acts or speaks for others.

   représentant

   • The representative body voted on the new policy.
   • She holds a representative position in the committee.
   • The council is a representative organization for local residents.

   Synonymesappointedauthorizedcommissioned

• Personne choisie ou désignée pour agir, parler ou prendre des décisions au nom d'une autre personne ou d'un groupe.

A noun referring to a person chosen or appointed to act, speak, or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people.

1. Elected officialB1formal

   A person chosen or elected to act or speak for others, especially in a legislative body.

   Représentant élu

   • She was elected as the representative for her district.
   • The representative addressed the parliament on the new bill.
   • Citizens can contact their representative to voice concerns.

   Synonymesassemblymanassemblywomancongressmancongresswomandelegatedeputylawmakerlegislatorparliamentariansenator

2. Company agentB1formal

   A person who works for a company and promotes or sells its products or services.

   représentant commercial

   • The sales representative visited our office to demonstrate the new software.
   • A customer service representative helped me resolve the issue.
   • The company sent a representative to the trade fair.

   Synonymesaccount executiveagentbrokerdealerdistributorrepsales repsales representativesalesperson

3. Typical exampleB2formal

   A person or thing that is typical of a particular group or category.

   Exemple typique

   • This painting is a representative of the Renaissance period.
   • He is a representative of the younger generation's views.
   • The sample is a representative of the entire population.

   Synonymesarchetypeembodimentexampleexemplarinstanceprototypesamplespecimentype