Devenues (en. Become)

/də.və.ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which has changed state or condition.

They have become experts in their field.

Elles sont devenues des experts dans leur domaine.

State achieved after a transformation.

The ideas became popular thanks to social media.

Les idées sont devenues populaires grâce aux réseaux sociaux.

Refers to the evolution of a situation.

These streets used to be quiet, but they have become very lively.

Ces rues étaient naguère calmes, mais elles sont devenues très animées.

The word 'devenues' comes from the verb 'devenir', which derives from the Latin 'devinere', meaning 'to come from' or 'to become'.

to become polar opposites

To transform into something completely opposite.

devenir aux antipodes

to become reality

To move from an idea to a concrete realization.

devenir réalité

to become the norm

To be accepted or become common.

devenir la norme

to become

Central verb meaning to change state or condition.

devenir

becoming

Present participle of the verb to become, indicating an action currently being accomplished.

devenant

becomingness

Capacity or possibility of becoming something.

devenabilité

To have changed unexpectedly.

After my trip, my opinions became completely different.

Après mon voyage, mes opinions sont devenues complètement différentes.

To move to a higher level or achieve success.

Since she moved to the city, she has really become a star.

Depuis qu'elle a déménagé en ville, elle a vraiment devenu une star.