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    Devint (en. Became)

    /də.vɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate a change of state or condition.
    He became famous after his first film.
    Il devint célèbre après son premier film.
    Express a transformation that has occurred over time.
    The small town became a metropolis.
    La petite ville devint une métropole.
    Refer to an evolution, especially in relation to personal characteristics.
    Over time, she became wiser.
    Avec le temps, elle devint plus sage.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'devenir', deriving from the Latin 'devenire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    became a hero
    indicates that a person has reached a heroic status.
    devint un héros
    became crazy
    is used to describe a person who has lost their mind.
    devint fou
    became miss
    indicates that a young girl has reached adulthood.
    devint mademoiselle

    Related Words

    to become
    The main verb denoting a change of state.
    devenir
    become
    Past participle of the verb devenir.
    devenu
    development
    Continuous process of change or evolution.
    développement

    Slang Meanings

    A state that seems incredible or unexpected.
    After winning the lottery, he became the life of the party.
    Après avoir gagné à la loterie, il devint le roi de la fête.
    To transform radically.
    He has become too serious since he got a job.
    Il a devint trop sérieux depuis qu'il a un job.