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    Dévotion (en. Devotion)

    /de.vɔ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of dedication towards a person or a cause.
    His devotion to his family is remarkable.
    Sa dévotion envers sa famille est remarquable.
    Intense spiritual commitment to a deity or religious practice.
    He practices his devotion every morning by meditating.
    Il pratique sa dévotion chaque matin en méditant.
    Set of religious or spiritual practices of a person.
    The devotions of this group include prayers and songs.
    Les dévotions de ce groupe incluent des prières et des chants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'devotio', which means an act of addressing a god.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    boundless devotion
    Commitment or unconditional love.
    dévotion sans bornes
    in all devotion
    With a lot of respect or affection.
    en toute dévotion
    express one's devotion
    Show one's love or commitment to someone or something.
    exprimer sa dévotion

    Related Words

    devout
    A person who practices devotion, often in connection with religion.
    dévot
    devoted
    Qualifies someone who dedicates their time and energy to helping others.
    dévoué
    devotional
    Related to devotion, especially in a religious context.
    dévotionnel

    Slang Meanings

    Intense passion for a celebrity or a team.
    His devotion to this singer is incredible; he knows all his songs by heart.
    Sa dévotion pour ce chanteur est incroyable, il connaît toutes ses chansons par cœur.
    Excessive attachment to a lifestyle.
    He has an almost cult-like devotion to his diet.
    Il a une dévotion almost sectaire pour son régime alimentaire.