Devenus (en. Become)

[də.və.ny]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has undergone a change of state or quality.
They have become experts in their field.
Ils sont devenus des experts dans leur domaine.
Refers to a transformation in nature or condition.
She became very popular after the release of her book.
Elle est devenue très populaire après la sortie de son livre.
Expression of the evolution of a person or thing.
They became friends after several years of collaboration.
Ils sont devenus amis après plusieurs années de collaboration.

Etymology

From the verb 'devenir', derived from Latin 'devenire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

became famous
Who has achieved fame or notoriety.
devenus célèbres
became crazy
To exhibit irrational or strange behavior.
devenus fous
became friends
To have established a friendly relationship.
devenus amis

Related Words

become
Verb meaning to change state or appearance.
devenir
become
Masculine singular past participle of 'devenir'.
devenu
become something
Process of transformation into another entity.
devenir quelque chose

Slang Meanings

To have become crazy
He became crazy from thinking about the problems too much.
Il est devenu fou à force de réfléchir aux problèmes.
To have importance
She really became someone in the field.
Elle a vraiment devenu quelqu'un dans le milieu.