This is the 4893rd most frequent French word.
résidant
"Résidant" means "resident" or "someone who lives in a place."
Here, 'résidant' is used as a present participle acting as an adverbial form indicating the action of living in a place.
C'est en résidant près de la mer qu'il a découvert sa passion pour la voile.
It is by residing near the sea that he discovered his passion for sailing.
Here, 'résidant' is used as a present participle to modify 'Les citoyens', specifying which citizens are being addressed.
Les citoyens résidant dans cette région sont invités à voter.
Citizens residing in this region are invited to vote.
Here, 'résidant' is used as a noun to refer to a person living in a specific location.