This is the 8601st most frequent French word.
approuvent
"Approuvent" means "approve" (third-person plural present tense).
Here, 'approuvent' is used in the sense of expressing consent or agreement with something, signifying approval.
Ils approuvent le plan proposé par l'équipe.
They approve the plan proposed by the team.
In this context, 'approuvent' means that the council members accept and endorse the new measures formally.
Les membres du conseil approuvent les nouvelles mesures.
The council members approve of the new measures.
Here, 'approuvent' indicates questioning whether the individuals are in favor or agree with a particular decision.