Vénèrent

Vénèrent is the third-person plural present tense of the French verb vénérer, which means to revere, to honor, or to show deep respect toward someone or something. The verb is transitive and commonly used with persons, deities, or valued concepts. The present tense forms include je vénère, tu vénères, il vénère, nous vénérons, vous vénérez, ils vénèrent.

Vénérer is used in both religious and secular contexts. In religious language, it describes reverence toward a deity or sacred figures. In secular usage, it can refer to honoring memories, traditions, symbols, or esteemed individuals. The nuance is generally one of profound respect rather than full adoration; in many contexts, vénérer implies reverence without the absolute worship implied by adorer. The noun form is vénération, and the adjective vénérable describes someone or something worthy of reverence or honor.

Etymology traces vénérer to Latin venerari, related to veneratio, meaning reverence or honor. The term is connected with other French words such as vénération and vénérable, and it also shares roots with terms in several Romance languages that express similar ideas of respect and esteem. In contemporary use, vénérer remains common in discussions of cultural heritage, religious practice, and expressions of respect.