établissent

établissent is a French verb, the third-person plural present indicative or subjunctive form of the verb établir. The verb établir generally means to establish, to set up, to create, to build, or to determine. Therefore, "établissent" translates to "they establish," "they set up," "they create," "they build," or "they determine," depending on the context in which it is used.

In the indicative mood, "établissent" describes a present action or a habitual one. For instance, "Ils établissent des règles" means "They establish rules." In the subjunctive mood, it is used to express doubt, desire, emotion, or necessity, often following certain conjunctions like "que." For example, "Il faut qu'ils établissent un plan" translates to "It is necessary that they establish a plan."

The verb établir has a broad range of applications, from founding organizations and creating agreements to laying foundations for buildings and determining facts. Consequently, the meaning of "établissent" will adapt to the specific domain it relates to, whether it be social, political, scientific, or architectural. Understanding the root verb is key to deciphering the precise nuance of "établissent" in any given sentence.