énonce

Énounce is a French verb form, specifically the third-person singular present indicative of énoncer. The basic meaning is to state, utter, or express something in words. It is transitive and typically takes an object that designates what is being stated, such as a rule, a proposition, a fact, or an argument. In formal or analytical contexts, the verb is commonly used to present or articulate information: for example, a speaker may énonce a set of principles or énonce a theorem.

Conjugation notes: énoncer follows a regular -cer verb pattern. The present tense forms are: j’énonce, tu énonces, il énonce, nous énonçons, vous énoncez, ils énoncent. The nous form uses a cedilla (é нөхnçons) to preserve the soft pronunciation of c before the vowel a. The past participle is énoncé (masculine), énoncée (feminine), with plural énoncés / énoncées.

Relation to énoncé: the noun énoncé refers to an utterance or proposition or statement. It is related etymologically to the verb énoncer, but is a separate lexical item. For clarity, énonce (the verb form) should not be confused with énoncé (the noun).

Etymology: énoncer derives from the French verb enoncer, itself from Latin enuntiare, meaning to declare or announce. The noun énoncé shares this root and is used to denote what has been stated.

See also: énoncé (noun). The term is also encountered in logic and linguistics when discussing declarative sentences or propositions.