No. 1,054 in French

représentent

"Representent" means "represent" or "they represent" in English.

In a sentence

Ces figures géométriques représentent des concepts mathématiques.
These geometric figures represent mathematical concepts.
In this sentence, 'représentent' means 'represent' in the context of indicating or symbolizing ideas or entities.
Ils représentent leur école lors du concours régional.
They represent their school in the regional competition.
Here, 'représentent' is used to mean 'act on behalf of' or 'stand for' in a competitive or participatory context.
Les arbres représentent la beauté de la nature.
The trees represent the beauty of nature.
In this usage, 'représentent' signifies 'symbolize' or 'stand for' in an emblematic manner.

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