This is the 3192nd most frequent French word.
remplaçant
Substitute or replacement.
Used as a noun to refer to a substitute person replacing another temporarily.
Le remplaçant de l'enseignant est arrivé pour couvrir son absence.
The substitute teacher arrived to cover their absence.
Used as a noun to identify someone taking on a replacement role in a team.
Elle a été choisie comme remplaçante dans l'équipe de volleyball.
She was chosen as a substitute in the volleyball team.
Used as a noun to denote a generic replacement for a task or role.