confèrent

Confèrent is a French verb. It is the third-person plural present indicative and subjunctive form of the verb conférer. The verb conférer generally means to bestow, grant, or confer. It can also mean to compare or to discuss.

In its most common usage, confèrent implies the act of granting something, often a title, honor, or privilege, from a higher authority to a recipient. For example, "Ces honneurs confèrent une grande distinction" translates to "These honors confer great distinction."

The verb can also be used in the context of discussion or comparison. For instance, "Ils confèrent sur l'avenir du projet" means "They are discussing the future of the project." In this sense, it suggests a dialogue or exchange of ideas.

The subjunctive form, also confèrent, is used in clauses following expressions of doubt, desire, necessity, or emotion. For example, "Il est important qu'ils confèrent ensemble" means "It is important that they confer together." The nuances of its meaning depend heavily on the surrounding sentence structure and context.