Réprimandons

Réprimandons is a French verb form derived from réprimander. It represents the first person plural present indicative, we reprimand, and it also functions as the inclusive imperative, let us reprimand. In practice, the form is commonly used when the speaker proposes a joint action or directs a group to undertake a disciplinary or admonitory action.

As a transitive verb, réprimander takes a direct object indicating what is being admonished or corrected. Typical contexts involve discipline, behavior correction, or formal warnings, such as in educational, organizational, or administrative settings. The nuance can range from mild admonition to a more formal rebuke, depending on the accompanying language and tone.

The imperative sense embedded in réprimandons is especially noteworthy: although it shares the same spelling as the present indicative, its function is to urge a collective step. Examples include phrases like Réprimandons les retards répétés or Réprimandons-nous si nécessaire. When used this way, the verb conveys solidarity in taking corrective action rather than issuing a solitary command.

Related forms include réprimande, a feminine noun meaning a reprimand, and the other verb conjugations such as je réprimande, tu réprimandes, il réprimande, vous réprimandez. The form réprimandons appears most often in more formal or structured prose, educational material, or group discussions about conduct, rather than in casual conversation.