This is the 9646th most frequent French word.
déterminent
"Déterminent" means "determine" or "decide" in English.
In this sentence, 'déterminent' is used as a verb in the present tense to mean 'determine,' signifying that external factors directly influence economic outcomes.
Les facteurs externes déterminent souvent les performances économiques.
External factors often determine economic performance.
Here, 'déterminent' again functions as a verb to express defining or deciding the course of action for a project.
Ils déterminent la direction à prendre pour le projet.
They determine the direction to take for the project.
In this usage, 'déterminent' indicates how personal values play a role in shaping decisions and actions in life.