énoncent

Énoncent is the third-person plural present indicative form of the French verb énoncer, which means to state, declare, or utter. It is used when referring to multiple subjects who are articulating information, propositions, or rules. Énoncer is a regular -er verb, so its present tense endings follow the standard pattern: -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent. Therefore, the present tense form for ils or elles is énoncent, as in Ils énoncent leurs conclusions.

In use, énoncent appears in a range of registers from formal writing to spoken French, typically in contexts describing the act of presenting or specifying what is asserted. For example: Ils énoncent les faits de manière claire. The form can also appear in reported speech or when summarizing someone’s statements as part of an analysis or description of discourse.

Relation to related forms: énoncé is the noun meaning the statement or proposition that is uttered, while énonciation refers to the act or process of enunciating. These related terms help distinguish between the act of stating (énoncer), the content stated (énoncé), and the act of enunciation (énonciation).

Notes: While énoncent is a common grammatical form, it is primarily encountered as part of larger sentences rather than as a standalone concept. For readers seeking more nuance, consulting a French grammar or dictionary can provide usage examples and additional related forms.