-ent

English

Etymology

Since Middle English, from Old French -ent and its source Latin -ēns, (accusative singular -entem), present participle suffix^[1].

Suffix

-ent

1. Causing, promoting, or doing a certain action

   absorbent, efficient

2. One that causes, promotes, or does a certain action

   agent, deterrent

References

1. ^ "-ent" at Dictionary.com

French

Suffix

-ent

1. A suffix denoting the third-person plural present indicative form of a verb