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    Devient (en. Becomes)

    /dəvjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate a change of state or condition.
    She becomes a doctor after finishing her studies.
    Elle devient médecin après avoir terminé ses études.
    Express the transformation or evolution of a person or thing.
    The child becomes a teenager.
    L'enfant devient un adolescent.
    Often used to designate a change in role or identity.
    He becomes the leader of the team.
    Il devient le leader de l'équipe.

    Etymology

    Comes from old French 'devenir', derived from Latin 'devenire' which means 'to come from' or 'to come to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what becomes
    refers to a changing situation or state.
    ce qui devient
    to become a habit
    means to begin doing something regularly.
    devenir une habitude
    to become a legend
    transforming into a mythical or famous figure.
    devenir une légende

    Related Words

    to become
    verb indicating the transition from one state to another.
    devenir
    evolution
    process of change or development.
    évolution
    transformation
    notable change in form, appearance, or character.
    transformation

    Slang Meanings

    Instead of saying 'becomes', some young people say 'becomin’ to simplify.
    He become the boss, or rather, he become the boss!
    Il deviend chef, ou plutôt, il deviend chef !
    Used to describe something taking an unexpected turn.
    It becomes crazy with everything happening in the world.
    Ça devient fou avec tout ce qui se passe dans le monde.