inclut

Inclut is a French verb form used as the third-person singular present indicative of inclure, meaning "he/she/it includes." It appears in sentences describing what is contained within something, such as a price, a document, or a package.

Etymology and meaning: Inclure comes from the Latin includere, which means to enclose or surround. In French, the verb retains the sense of adding or comprising part of a whole. The form inclut specifically marks the subject in the present tense.

Usage and examples: Inclure is transitive and requires a direct object. Common contexts include commerce, administration, and everyday description. Examples: "Cette offre inclut le transport," "Le prix inclut les taxes," or "Le dossier inclut plusieurs annexes." The verb pairs with various objects to indicate inclusion within a set or total.

Conjugation and notes: The present tense forms are j'inclus, tu inclus, il inclut, nous incluons, vous incluez, ils incluent. The word il inclut is notable for being identical in spelling to the passé simple third-person singular form il inclut, which can create ambiguity in written texts without context. The past participle of inclure is inclus, used with auxilliaries to form compound tenses (for example, Le prix a inclus les frais). The present participle is incluant.

Related terms: Inclure has related forms such as l’inclusion (the act of including) and inclusif/inclusive. These derivatives are common in discussions of content, pricing, and accessibility.