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Term: viennent
Description:
"Viennent" is a French verb that belongs to the third person plural form of the verb "venir," meaning "to come." It can be used in various contexts and senses, expressing the action of arrival or coming from a certain location or situation. This term can also be used in idiomatic expressions, further enhancing its versatility in the French language.
Examples:
As the verb "venir":
- Present tense: Ils viennent toujours en retard. (They always come late.)
- Imperfect tense: Ils venaient nous voir tous les jours. (They used to come see us every day.)
- Conditional tense: S'ils venaient à la soirée, ce serait génial. (If they were to come to the party, it would be great.)
- Subjunctive tense: Il faut qu'ils viennent le plus tôt possible. (They must come as soon as possible.)
As part of idiomatic expressions:
- "D'où viennent-ils?": This question means "Where are they from?" and is commonly used to inquire about someone's origin or nationality.
- "Ça ne me vient pas à l'esprit.": This phrase translates to "It doesn't come to my mind" and is used when someone cannot remember something.
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