This is the 10845th most frequent French word.
omettent
"Fail to mention" or "leave out."
The word 'omettent' is used as the third person plural present tense of the verb 'omettre,' meaning 'to omit.' Here, it describes the action of leaving out important details in their narrative.
Ils omettent souvent des détails importants dans leur récit.
They often omit important details in their story.
In this sentence, 'omettent' appears in a subjunctive construction controlled by the verb 'craindre.' It expresses potential omission linked to the colleagues.
Elle craint que ses collègues n'omettent certains aspects du projet.
She fears that her colleagues might omit certain aspects of the project.
Here, 'omettent' is again used as the third person plural present tense form, indicating the repeated action of ignoring or leaving out the instructions.