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    Devraient (en. Should)

    /də.vʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Modal auxiliary used to express an obligation or a probability.
    They should arrive at 6 PM.
    Ils devraient arriver à 18 heures.
    Expresses advice or a recommendation.
    You should take an umbrella.
    Vous devriez prendre un parapluie.
    Indicates what is preferable or expected.
    Students should study for the exam.
    Les élèves devraient étudier pour l'examen.

    Etymology

    From the verb devoir in the present conditional, third person plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They should do it.
    This means that it is recommended or expected that they complete this task.
    Ils devraient le faire.
    You should try.
    Advice to try something.
    Vous devriez essayer.
    We should discuss.
    Suggestion to start a conversation.
    Nous devrions discuter.

    Related Words

    devoir
    Obligation or responsibility.
    devoir
    will become
    Future of the verb devenir, indicating a transformation.
    deviendront
    in front of
    Position in front of something.
    devant

    Slang Meanings

    Not really caring about it.
    They don't care, even if they should.
    Ils s'en foutent, même s'ils devraient.
    Pretending to have to do something.
    He is clowning around when he should be working.
    Il fait le zouave alors qu'il devrait travailler.