This is the 11174th most frequent French word.
protester
To express objection or disapproval.
Here, 'protester' is used in its infinitive form to denote opposition or expressing disapproval in a public act.
Les citoyens ont décidé de protester contre les nouvelles lois.
The citizens decided to protest against the new laws.
In this sentence, 'protesté' is the past participle form, used to express verbal disagreement or objection.
Il a protesté en disant que la décision était injuste.
He protested by saying that the decision was unfair.
'Proteste' is in the present indicative tense, describing a habitual action or reaction to something perceived as wrong.