renforçons

Renforçons is the French verb form meaning “we reinforce,” and it corresponds to the first-person plural present indicative of the verb renforcer (to reinforce or strengthen). It is used to describe actions carried out by the speaker and others in the present.

The form is notable for its orthography. It is spelled renforçons with a cedilla on the c (renforçons) to preserve the soft s sound before the o. The verb renforcer is a regular -er verb, so its present-tense paradigm follows the standard endings for this class: je renforce, tu renforces, il renforce, nous renforçons, vous renforcez, ils renforcent. The present subjunctive for nous is renforcions, not renforçons, illustrating a common distinction between tense and mood in this verb.

Usage and nuances: Renforçons is commonly used in contexts of collective action or exhortation, such as policy discussions, organizational planning, or teamwork, where speakers invite their group to increase or restore a quality or measure. For example: Nous renforçons la sécurité du site. Renforçons notre coopération pour atteindre les objectifs. In slogans or formal communications, it can function as a rallying call, emphasizing collaboration and renewed effort.

Etymology and related forms: The verb renforcer derives from the prefix re- (again, back) combined with a root related to force or fort, signaling the idea of making something stronger. Renforçons, as the present-tense form for nous, is thus part of a regular -er verb paradigm with the characteristic orthographic cedilla to maintain the correct pronunciation.

See also: renforcer, conjugation of French verbs, French grammar, imperatives and present indicative forms.