rénovons

Rénovons is the inclusive imperative form of the French verb rénover, meaning “let us renovate” or, in some contexts, “we renovate.” The form is identical to the present indicative first-person plural nous rénovons, but in imperative usage it functions as a call to action without an explicit subject.

Etymology and morphology: dérived from rénover with the customary -ons ending for the nous form in -er verbs. In everyday speech, punctuation or intonation distinguishes the imperative sense (a suggestion or rallying cry) from the declarative present (a statement about what we are doing).

Usage and context: Rénovons is commonly employed in political, civic, or community discourse as a slogan or directive to mobilize collective effort. It appears in campaigns for building or housing renovations, urban renewal, energy retrofit projects, or preservation of cultural heritage. The phrase emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility.

Grammatical notes: The exact meaning depends on context. With exclamation or imperative tone, it signals “let us renovate” as a call to action. In ordinary writing, it may appear on signs, manifests, or program descriptions to invite participation.

Relation to related terms: The noun rénover is not used; the related noun is rénovation (renovation). Other verb forms include tu rénove, nous rénovons (indicative), vous rénovez, and the imperative forms rénove (tu) and rénovez (vous). Rénovons stands out for its potential as a collaborative slogan rather than a mere grammatical form.