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    Devinrent (en. Became)

    /devinʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of becoming something, transforming.
    They became the champions of the league.
    Ils devinrent les champions de la ligue.
    Indicate a change of state or condition.
    Over time, they became friends.
    Avec le temps, ils devinrent amis.
    Express an evolution in quality or nature.
    The landscape became beautiful at sunset.
    Le paysage devint magnifique au coucher du soleil.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'devenir', originating from the Latin 'devenire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they became famous
    They gained great renown.
    ils devinrent célèbres
    became like brothers
    They formed a very strong bond.
    devinrent comme des frères
    over time, they became wise
    They acquired wisdom over the years.
    avec le temps, ils devinrent sages

    Related Words

    devenir
    Change of state or condition.
    devenir
    evolution
    Gradual change over time.
    évolution
    transformation
    Significant change in structure or form.
    transformation

    Slang Meanings

    Become something cool or popular.
    After his latest hit, he became a pop icon.
    Après son dernier tube, il devint une icône de la pop.
    Make a name for oneself in a community.
    He worked hard, and now he became a reference in the field.
    Il a bossé dur, et maintenant il devint une référence dans le milieu.