Interprètent

Interpréter is a French verb meaning to interpret, to explain or render the meaning of something, to translate, or to perform a role or a piece of music. Interprètent is the present indicative form used with ils or elles. The infinitive interpréter contains an accent and provides the stem for the present tense; the verb is regular among -er verbs in its conjugation pattern, with the standard endings: je interprète, tu interprètes, il interprète, nous interprétons, vous interprétez, ils interprètent.

Etymology and sense are tied to interpretation and rendering. The verb comes from Latin interpretari, meaning to explain or translate, and reached French through Old French forms such as interpretere. In modern usage, it covers linguistic interpretation as well as artistic rendering.

Uses and examples. In meaning 1, to explain or clarify the meaning of a text or situation: “Ils interprètent le poème de manière didactique.” In meaning 2, to render a text into another language: “Elle interprète les dialogues en anglais.” In meaning 3, to perform a role or piece of music: “Ils interprètent le rôle du roi avec conviction.” In meaning 4, to offer an interpretation of data or results: “Les chercheurs interprètent ces chiffres comme indicatifs d’un effet.”

Notes. Interpréter is a versatile verb common in literary, performative, and analytical contexts. The related noun is interprétation; the adjective interprétatif describes interpretive approaches.