Deviendrait (en. Would become)

[dəvjɛ̃dʁɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a possibility or assumption in the future.
If he had more time, he would become an excellent musician.
S'il avait plus de temps, il deviendrait un excellent musicien.
Expresses an upcoming transformation or change.
If the conditions change, the situation would become easier.
Si les conditions changent, la situation deviendrait plus facile.
Used to make hypotheses about the future.
If she continued to work hard, she would soon become an expert in her field.
Si elle continuait à travailler dur, elle deviendrait bientôt une experte dans son domaine.

Etymology

From the verb 'devenir', originating from the Latin 'divenire', meaning 'to come to be'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

become who you are
Reach one’s full potential or true identity.
devenir ce qu'on est
become famous
Gain notoriety or public recognition.
devenir célèbre
become rich
Achieve a state of wealth or abundance.
devenir riche

Related Words

devenir
Transforming into a new state or condition.
devenir
devenu
Past participle of devenir, indicating the state achieved.
devenu
développement
Process of transformation and growth.
développement

Slang Meanings

Could also mean to change one's mind.
At first, he was against the idea, but he said he would become for it to eventually try.
Au début, il était contre l'idée, mais il a dit qu'il deviendrait pour finalement essayer.