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    Devenait (en. Became)

    /d(ə)v(ə)ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a change of state or condition.
    He was becoming more and more skilled in his job.
    Il devenait de plus en plus compétent dans son métier.
    Expresses a gradual transformation.
    She became anxious every time she was late.
    Elle devenait anxieuse à chaque fois qu'elle était en retard.
    Applies to a person who takes on a certain role or status.
    He was becoming department head after several years of experience.
    Il devenait chef de département après plusieurs années d'expérience.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'devenire', which means 'to come to' or 'to arrive at being'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become something
    To transform into something.
    devenir quelque chose
    to go insane
    To lose one's reason.
    devenir fou
    to become an expert
    To acquire expertise or skill in a field.
    devenir un expert

    Related Words

    to become
    Base verb meaning 'to change state'.
    devenir
    become
    Past participle of the verb 'to become', indicating a state achieved.
    devenu
    becoming
    Action of becoming, transformation towards a new state.
    devenance

    Slang Meanings

    To become cool
    Since he changed his style, he became cool.
    Depuis qu'il a changé de style, il devenait cool.
    To become a boss
    She trains so hard that she became a gym boss.
    Elle s'entraîne si dur qu'elle devenait un boss du gym.