coordonnent

Coordonnent is the third-person plural present indicative form of the French verb coordonner, meaning “they coordinate.” It appears in sentences where multiple subjects work together to align actions, resources, or information, for example: Ils coordonnent leurs efforts pour terminer le projet à temps.

Origin and meaning: The verb coordonner comes from the prefix co‑ (together) and the verb ordonner (to order, arrange). Its sense is to bring separate elements into an orderly whole. The etymology traces through French from Latin ordinem/ordo, reflecting the idea of arranging things in a coordinated way.

Conjugation and usage: Coordonner is a regular -er verb. Present tense forms are: je coordonne, tu coordonnes, il coordonne, nous coordonnons, vous coordonnez, ils coordonnent. Coordonnent specifically appears with ils/elles as the subject. It is transitive and takes a direct object: coordonner des activités, coordonner les efforts, coordonner les équipes. Example: Ils coordonnent leurs activités pour assurer le bon déroulement du programme. In practice, the term is common in management, logistics, project planning, and collaborative work to describe aligning actions or resources toward a common objective.