représentes

Représentes is a form of the French verb représenter. It is the second person singular present indicative: tu représentes. It also appears in the present subjunctive after conjunctions: que tu représentes. The same spelling is used for both moods, with context clarifying the meaning.

Représenter has several related meanings. It can mean to present or depict, as in representing a scene or a character; to portray or symbolize, as in an image that represents an idea; or to stand for someone or something in a formal capacity, such as an attorney who represents a client or a company that represents its interests. Common usage includes tu représentes une catégorie, cet élément représente une solution, or l’avocat qui vous représente devant le tribunal.

Etymology and evolution: représenter comes from Old French representer, which itself derives from Latin repraesentare, meaning “to set forth, exhibit.” The form with the circumflex on the e reflects a historical change in pronunciation and spelling that is characteristic of modern French orthography. The verb is part of a larger family of words tied to representation, depiction, and presentation.

Usage notes: as with other verbs ending in -er, the form représent es is regular in its conjugation pattern in present tense. It is used across formal and informal registers and appears in the fields of art, law, politics, and mathematics when discussing representation. Examples include tu représentes ton groupe à la réunion, cette image représente une scène, and l’entreprise vous représente dans cette affaire.