Réduisent

Réduisent is the third-person plural present indicative form of the French verb "réduire." The verb "réduire" has several meanings, primarily related to making something smaller, less, or simpler.

One of the most common meanings of "réduire" is to decrease in size, quantity, or extent. For example, "Les prix réduisent l'offre" means "The prices reduce the supply." It can also refer to diminishing the intensity or power of something, such as "Ils réduisent le volume" meaning "They reduce the volume."

Another significant meaning is to simplify or condense information. For instance, "L'auteur réduit la complexité du sujet" translates to "The author reduces the complexity of the subject." This can apply to summarizing texts, simplifying instructions, or making abstract concepts more accessible.

Furthermore, "réduire" can imply bringing something to a lower state or condition, sometimes even to a state of subjugation or defeat. "Les forces ennemies réduisent la ville" could mean "The enemy forces reduce the city," implying its capture or destruction. It can also be used in a chemical context, meaning to reduce a substance.

In essence, when used in the form "réduisent," it describes an action performed by multiple subjects that results in a decrease, simplification, or transformation to a lesser state. The specific nuance depends heavily on the context in which the verb is used.