This is the 2132nd most frequent French word.
candidatures
"Applications" or "candidacies."
In this context, 'candidatures' refers to 'applications' submitted by people seeking a job or position.
Nous avons reçu plusieurs candidatures pour le poste vacant.
We have received several applications for the vacant position.
Here, 'candidatures' denotes 'applications' submitted to participate in a contest or competition.
Les candidatures pour le concours doivent être envoyées avant la date limite.
The applications for the competition must be sent before the deadline.
In this case, 'candidatures' refers to 'proposals' submitted as part of a process to be considered for a project.