concourue

Concourue is the feminine form of the past participle concouru, derived from the French verb concourir, meaning to compete or to take part in a contest. As an adjective or past participle, concourue describes a feminine noun that has participated in a competition or has been entered for a prize. The masculine form is concouru, and the feminine plural and masculine plural are concourues and concourus, respectively.

Etymology and usage context: Concourir comes from Latin concurrere, “to run together,” related to contest or gathering of participants. In modern usage, concourue appears mainly in formal or literary contexts to indicate that an entry or participant has competed, rather than simply being part of a field. It is commonly applied to artistic works, candidatures, or entries in festivals, prizes, or awards.

Common contexts: Concourue typically modifies feminine nouns such as œuvre (work), candidature (application), or entrée (entry). It emphasizes participation in a competition rather than outcome. It is often found in media reports, program guides, or prize announcements.

Examples:

- Une œuvre concourue au festival a été retenue pour la compétition principale.

- Plusieurs candidatures concourues au concours de design ont été invitées à la finale.

See also: concourir, concours, concours d’arts, participation dans un concours.

Note: Concourue is a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept; its meaning depends on the noun it modifies and the broader context of a competition or prize.