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eligible [ˈelɪdʒəbl]* * *['elɪdʒəbl]to be eligible for — avoir droit à [allowance, benefit, membership]
an eligible bachelor — un beau or bon parti
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eligible ['elɪdʒəbəl](to vote) éligible; (for a job) admissible; (for promotion) pouvant bénéficier d'une promotion; (for marriage) mariable;∎ to be eligible for a pension/a tax rebate avoir droit à une retraite/un dégrèvement fiscal;∎ to be eligible (as possible husband or boyfriend) être un bon ou beau parti;∎ there were lots of eligible men at the party il y avait beaucoup de bons ou beaux partis à la fête►► eligible bachelor bon ou beau parti m; -
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1 ( qualifying) to be eligible for avoir droit à [allowance, benefit, membership] ; to be eligible for appointment remplir les conditions pour être nommé ; to be eligible to do être en droit de faire ; the eligible candidates/students les candidats/étudiants qui remplissent les conditions requises ; the 4 million eligible voters les 4 millions de personnes en droit de voter ; -
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bachelor n1 ( single man) célibataire m ; a confirmed bachelor un célibataire endurci ; an eligible bachelor un beau parti ; to remain a bachelor rester célibataire ;
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Eligible bachelor — An eligible bachelor is a bachelor considered to be a particularly desirable potential husband, usually due to wealth, or social status. Robin Lakoff explains that the term indicates an inequality between men and women, as an eligible bachelor… … Wikipedia
eligible bachelor — sought after single man, marriageable bachelor … English contemporary dictionary
eligible — eligible, illegible These are more likely to be confused in casual speech than in considered writing. Eligible means ‘fit or entitled to be chosen’ (eligible for a pension) or ‘desirable, suitable’ (an eligible bachelor). Illegible means ‘(of… … Modern English usage
Bachelor — This article is about the term for an unmarried man. For other uses, see Bachelor (disambiguation). A bachelor is a man above the age of majority who has never been married (see single person). Unlike his female counterpart, the spinster, a… … Wikipedia
eligible — 01. You are not [eligible] for a subsidized bus pass unless you are a full time student. 02. It is discouraging to note that only about 65% of [eligible] voters actually vote in elections. 03. With your marks, you could be [eligible] for a number … Grammatical examples in English
eligible — el|i|gi|ble [ˈelıdʒıbəl] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: Late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere; ELECT1] 1.) someone who is eligible for something is able or allowed to do it, for example because they are the right age eligible for ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
bachelor — n. a confirmed; eligible bachelor * * * [ bætʃ(ə)lə] eligible bachelor a confirmed … Combinatory dictionary
eligible — [[t]e̱lɪʤɪb(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, usu ADJ for n, ADJ to inf Someone who is eligible to do something is qualified or able to do it, for example because they are old enough. Almost half the population are eligible to vote in today … English dictionary
eligible — adjective 1 someone who is eligible for something is able or allowed to do it, for example because they are the right age (+ for): Are you eligible for social security benefits? | eligible to do sth: Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
eligible — eligibility, eligibleness, n. eligibly, adv. /el i jeuh beuhl/, adj. 1. fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable: to marry an eligible bachelor. 2. meeting the stipulated requirements, as to participate, compete, or work; qualified … Universalium
eligible — el•i•gi•ble [[t]ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) being a proper or worthy choice; desirable: an eligible bachelor[/ex] 2) meeting the stipulated requirements; qualified 3) gov legally qualified to be elected or appointed to office: eligible for the… … From formal English to slang