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No. 9,646 in French

déterminent

"Déterminent" means "determine" or "decide" in English.

In a sentence

  • Les facteurs externes déterminent souvent les performances économiques.

    External factors often determine economic performance.

    In this sentence, 'déterminent' is used as a verb in the present tense to mean 'determine,' signifying that external factors directly influence economic outcomes.

  • Ils déterminent la direction à prendre pour le projet.

    They determine the direction to take for the project.

    Here, 'déterminent' again functions as a verb to express defining or deciding the course of action for a project.

  • Les valeurs personnelles déterminent nos choix dans la vie.

    Personal values determine our choices in life.

    In this usage, 'déterminent' indicates how personal values play a role in shaping decisions and actions in life.

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