prescrivent

Prescrivent is the third-person plural present indicative form of the French verb prescrire. It conveys the idea that a subject (they) issues a prescription or directive, most commonly in medical contexts but also in regulatory or normative language.

Etymology and meaning: prescrire comes from French and ultimately from Latin praescribere, meaning to write in advance or to lay down. In modern usage, prescrire covers directing the use of medicines, therapies, or tests, as well as establishing rules or requirements in formal contexts.

Usage and nuances: In medicine, prescrivent is used to indicate that clinicians order treatment, such as medications or diagnostic procedures. In legal or official texts, the verb can mean to lay down or mandate an obligation or guideline. The noun form prescription (la prescription) is closely related and refers to the written order itself.

Conjugation reference: Present indicative forms of prescrire include: je prescris, tu prescris, il/elle prescrit, nous prescrivons, vous prescrivez, ils prescrivent. The form prescrivent specifically marks the third-person plural in the present tense.

Examples:

- Ils prescrivent des antibiotiques pour l’infection.

- Les médecins prescrivent souvent des examens complémentaires avant de confirmer le diagnostic.

- La réglementation prescrit des critères clairs pour l’admission au programme.

See also: prescrire, prescription, prescripteur.