Deviens (en. Become)

/də.vjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To transition from one state to another.
You become an excellent football player.
Tu deviens un excellent joueur de football.
To undergo a transformation.
He is becoming increasingly aware of the issues.
Il devienne de plus en plus conscient des enjeux.
To evolve in a particular direction.
She is becoming more independent every day.
Elle devient chaque jour plus autonome.

Etymology

From the Latin 'devenire', composed of 'de-' and 'venire', meaning 'to come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Become who you are
Expresses the idea of accepting oneself and fully realizing one's potential.
Deviens qui tu es
Become strong
To get involved in order to gain strength or ability.
Deviens fort

Related Words

become
Transitioning from one state to another.
devenir
in front
Being in a prior position.
devant
development
The action of developing oneself.
développement

Slang Meanings

To become popular or known.
He is becoming a big star on social media.
Il deviens une grande star sur les réseaux sociaux.
To change style or appearance.
She is going crazy with her new look.
Elle devient folle avec son nouveau look.