sarrêtent

sarrêtent is a French verb, the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb s'arrêter. This verb means "to stop" or "to come to a halt." It is a reflexive verb, indicated by the pronoun "s'". When used in a sentence, it describes the action of multiple subjects ceasing their movement or activity.

For example, in the sentence "Les voitures s'arrêtent au feu rouge," it translates to "The cars stop at the red light." Here, "les voitures" (the cars) are the multiple subjects performing the action of stopping. Another example could be "Les discussions s'arrêtent brusquement," meaning "The discussions stop suddenly." In this case, "les discussions" (the discussions) are the things that come to a halt.

The verb s'arrêter can also be used figuratively to indicate the end of something or a pause in a process. For instance, "Le temps semble s'arrêter" translates to "Time seems to stop." The form s'arrêtent is specifically used when referring to a plural subject. Singular subjects would use different conjugations, such as "il s'arrête" (he stops) or "elle s'arrête" (she stops). The plural form is essential for conveying that more than one entity or concept is ceasing its action or motion.