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    Devienne (en. Become)

    /də.vjɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something or someone into a different state or in a new situation.
    He needs to become more patient.
    Il faut qu'il devienne plus patient.
    Transition from one state to another, accompanying a change.
    I wish for her to become a doctor.
    Je souhaite qu'elle devienne médecin.
    Indicating a desire for evolution or change.
    If he becomes happy, I will be happy for him.
    S'il devienne heureux, je serai content pour lui.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'devenire', which means 'to come to' or 'to become'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    may he become
    Expression signifying a wish or hope regarding a change.
    qu'il devienne
    become king
    Transition to royalty or a high status.
    devenir roi
    become a man
    Expressing the maturation or growth of someone, often used in a metaphorical sense.
    devienne un homme

    Related Words

    become
    Verb meaning to change condition or role.
    devenir
    become
    Past participle of the verb become, meaning to have changed state.
    devenu

    Slang Meanings

    Quick or unexpected change.
    He became a star overnight.
    Il a devienne une star du jour au lendemain.
    Expression of disillusion regarding a change.
    He thought he would become rich, but it was too good to be true.
    Il pensait qu'il devienne riche, mais c'était trop beau pour être vrai.