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    Dévouement (en. Dedication)

    /devwɑ̃mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attachment or total abandonment to a person, a cause, or an idea.
    His devotion to his family is exemplary.
    Son dévouement envers sa famille est exemplaire.
    Devotion to a service or a mission.
    The devotion of first responders is admirable in emergency situations.
    Le dévouement des premiers secours est admirable dans les situations d'urgence.
    Quality of one who is devoted.
    His devotion to his profession earned him numerous accolades.
    Son dévouement à son métier lui a valu de nombreux éloges.

    Etymology

    From the verb dévouer, from the Latin 'devotare' meaning 'to consecrate, to dedicate to a deity.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    total devotion
    To dedicate oneself entirely to a cause or a person.
    dévouement total
    unlimited devotion
    An attachment that knows no bounds.
    dévouement sans limite
    professional devotion
    An attitude of service and involvement in the professional environment.
    dévouement professionnel

    Related Words

    devote
    To dedicate oneself to something or someone with faith.
    dévouer
    devotion
    Deep attachment or devotion to a person, a cause, or an idea.
    devotion
    sacrifices
    Actions of renouncing something, often for the good of others.
    sacrifices

    Slang Meanings

    Being all in for someone
    He is all in for his friends, it's true devotion.
    Il est à fond pour ses potes, c'est un vrai dévouement.
    Giving everything without counting
    She gives everything without counting, that's devotion.
    Elle donne tout sans compter, c'est du dévouement.