Laissent

"Laisse" is the third-person singular present indicative and subjunctive form of the French verb "laisser," which broadly translates to "to leave," "to let," or "to allow." It is a very common verb in French and appears in a wide range of contexts. For instance, "Il laisse la porte ouverte" means "He leaves the door open." In the subjunctive mood, it might appear in a phrase like "Je veux qu'il laisse la clé" meaning "I want him to leave the key."

The verb "laisser" also has idiomatic uses. "Laisser tomber" can mean "to drop something" but also "to let something go" or "to give up on something." "Laisse-moi faire" translates to "Let me do it." The specific meaning of "laisse" is highly dependent on the surrounding words and the overall sentence structure. It can also be used in reflexive forms, such as "se laisser faire," meaning "to let oneself be done" or "to not resist." Understanding the nuances of "laisser" is crucial for comprehending spoken and written French.