This is the 6873rd most frequent French word.
lise
The French word "lise" is an uncommon term that can refer to a female given name or occasionally to a poetic or archaic use related to "smoothness" or "polish."
In this sentence, 'lise' is part of the verb 'liser', showing conjugation in the present tense for the third-person singular form to depict an activity of reading.
Marie lise souvent des romans pour se détendre.
Marie often reads novels to relax.
Here, 'lise' is used as a subjunctive mood, emphasizing advice or suggestion in a conditional context.
Si tu veux améliorer ton français, lise des livres régulièrement.
If you want to improve your French, read books regularly.
This usage illustrates 'lise' in the context of expressing an abstract activity (reading) performed by the subject.