No. 10,584 in French
marchent
"Marchent" means "walk" (third person plural of "marcher").
In a sentence
Les chiens marchent dans le parc.
The dogs are walking in the park.
Here, 'marchent' describes the action of walking, indicating ongoing movement by the subjects, which are the dogs.
Les horloges de la maison marchent parfaitement.
The clocks in the house work perfectly.
In this context, 'marchent' refers to functioning or operating well, applied to inanimate objects like clocks.
Les élèves marchent en file indienne.
The students are walking in a single file.
Here, 'marchent' describes the action of walking in a specific formation, highlighting the organized movement.
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