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Le thésard
This refers to a student actively writing their doctoral thesis. It is more colloquial than doctorant but is used constantly inside the university, including by supervisors.
Examples in context
Le thésard présente ses recherches au laboratoire
The PhD candidate presents his research at the lab
Chaque thésard doit publier un article annuel
Every PhD candidate must publish an article each year
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