This is the 933rd most frequent French word.
manifestants
Protesters.
Here, 'manifestants' refers to individuals participating in a demonstration or protest.
Les manifestants se sont regroupés devant l'hôtel de ville.
The demonstrators gathered in front of the city hall.
In this sentence, 'manifestants' is used to describe the people engaged actively in expressing their opinions in a collective gathering.
Nous avons entendu les chants des manifestants depuis la rue.
We heard the chants of the demonstrators from the street.
Here, 'manifestants' emphasizes the peaceful nature of the individuals involved in the demonstration.