partie prenante
/paʁ.ti pʁə.nɑ̃t/feminine
In French, stakeholder is translated as partie prenante. Wiktionary also lists intervenant.
Meaning: person or organisation with a legitimate interest (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| partie prenante | /paʁ.ti pʁə.nɑ̃t/ | feminine |
| intervenant | /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.və.nɑ̃/ | masculine |
The term partie prenante is the standard translation for stakeholder within the contexts of business, management and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It describes a person or organisation that has a legitimate interest in a particular matter.
Which one should you use?
Partie prenante refers specifically to someone with a vested interest or a stake in an outcome. In contrast, intervenant is a more general term meaning a participant, intervener or party concerned in a process.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of partie prenante is parties prenantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/paʁ.ti pʁə.nɑ̃t/
Did you know?
- In French, the adjective prenant can describe something that is 'engrossing' or 'gripping' as well as something that 'takes' a part.
- While partie prenante is the professional standard, using it in everyday conversation can sound overly formal or 'corporate', as if you are reading from a management textbook.
- The term partie prenante is a relatively recent addition to the French language, popularized by the translation of Anglo-Saxon business concepts in the late 20th century.
Examples in context
- La partie prenante la plus profondément affectée par cette décision est le président-directeur général.The stakeholder most deeply affected by this decision is the chief executive officer.This sentence shows how partie prenante can be used to identify a specific person affected by a decision.Tatoeba #8657399 by lbdx, translation #6990764 by AlanF_US
- Il est essentiel d'impliquer toutes les parties prenantes dans le processus de prise de décision.It's essential to involve all stakeholders in the decision-making process.
- Les intervenants ont un rôle crucial dans la réussite de ce projet.Stakeholders have a crucial role in the success of this project.
- Tous les acteurs de ce projet doivent se réunir pour discuter des prochaines étapes.All stakeholders of this project need to come together to discuss the next steps.
- Les parties prenantes sont invitées à partager leurs opinions.The stakeholders are invited to share their opinions.
- L'intervention des acteurs locaux est fondamentale pour le développement du tourisme.The involvement of local stakeholders is fundamental for the development of tourism.
- Il est important d'identifier les partenaires clés dès le début du projet.It's important to identify key stakeholders from the beginning of the project.
- L'accord a été signé entre toutes les parties intervenantes.The agreement has been signed by all involved parties.
- Chaque partie prenante doit être consultée.Each stakeholder must be consulted.
- Le gouvernement est une partie prenante majeure.The government is a major stakeholder.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing a new corporate strategy.
- GabrielQui est la partie prenante principale pour ce dossier ?Who is the main stakeholder for this file?
- ManonJe pense que c'est le syndicat des employés.I think it is the employees' union.
- GabrielOn doit organiser une réunion avec eux.We need to organize a meeting with them.
- ManonD'accord, je m'occupe de l'invitation.Okay, I will take care of the invitation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stakeholder” translations and entries partie prenante, intervenant, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
