This is the 1324th most frequent French word.
jouent
"Jouent" means "play" (third person plural present tense of "jouer").
The verb "jouent" is used here in its literal sense, describing the action of playing as performed by the children.
Les enfants jouent dans le parc.
The children play in the park.
The verb "jouent" in this case describes the act of performing music, highlighting its usage in artistic or musical expressions.
Les musiciens jouent une belle mélodie.
The musicians play a beautiful melody.
Here, "jouent" metaphorically describes the act of enacting or fulfilling a role, showing flexibility in its meanings depending on context.