désirent

désirent is a French verb meaning "they desire" or "they want." It is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb désirer. The verb désirer is a regular -er verb in French. Its conjugation follows the standard pattern for this verb group. For example, the first-person singular is je désire (I desire), the second-person singular is tu désires (you desire), and the third-person singular is il/elle/on désire (he/she/one desires). The plural forms are nous désirons (we desire), vous désirez (you desire - plural or formal singular), and désirent (they desire).

The verb désirer can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. Literally, it refers to a strong feeling of wanting something. For example, "Ils désirent un nouveau jouet" translates to "They desire a new toy." Figuratively, it can express a longing or a wish. "Ils désirent la paix dans le monde" means "They desire peace in the world." The verb can also be used to indicate a need or a requirement. For instance, "Les documents désirent une signature" could mean "The documents require a signature." Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of désirent.