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    Devoir (en. Duty)

    /də.vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fact of being obliged to do something.
    The duty is to respect the laws.
    Le devoir est de respecter les lois.
    A school or academic task to be completed.
    I have a lot of homework to do for tomorrow.
    J'ai beaucoup de devoirs à faire pour demain.
    A responsibility or obligation towards someone.
    It is my duty to help the less fortunate.
    C'est mon devoir d'aider les plus démunis.
    verb
    To be obliged to do something.
    I must study for the exam.
    Je dois étudier pour l'examen.
    To have the responsibility for something.
    He must take care of his brother.
    Il doit s'occuper de son frère.
    To have the intention to do something.
    I should finish this project soon.
    Je devrais terminer ce projet bientôt.

    Etymology

    The word 'devoir' comes from the Latin verb 'debere', which means 'to be bound to' or 'to have an obligation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a duty
    to have an obligation
    avoir un devoir
    to be accountable
    to be responsible for one's actions
    devoir rendre des comptes
    as it should be
    as it should be
    comme de devoir

    Related Words

    homework
    school tasks or obligations
    devoirs
    obligation
    the condition of having to do something
    obligation
    oath
    formal promise to do something
    serment

    Slang Meanings

    Last-minute duty
    He did his homework at the last minute again.
    Il a encore fait son devoir à la dernière minute.
    schoolwork
    I hate doing my schoolwork.
    Je déteste faire mes devoirs d'école.