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    Dévoué (en. Devoted)

    /devwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who shows great availability and strong attachment to someone or something.
    She is devoted to her family and friends.
    Elle est dévouée à sa famille et à ses amis.
    Someone who is willing to sacrifice their time or well-being to help others.
    He is devoted to the cause of the homeless.
    Il est dévoué à la cause des sans-abri.
    Characterized by unwavering commitment.
    The volunteers are devoted to their mission.
    Les bénévoles sont dévoués à leur mission.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'devotum', which means 'consecrated' or 'promised'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be devoted body and soul
    to commit totally
    être dévoué corps et âme
    an unwavering devotion
    a total and unconditional commitment
    un dévouement sans réserve
    to devote oneself to something
    to dedicate oneself entirely to a task or cause
    se dévouer à quelque chose

    Related Words

    devotion
    The act of fully dedicating oneself to a cause.
    dévouement
    dedication
    An intense love or affection for something.
    dévotion
    altruism
    A selfless behavior in service of others.
    altruisme

    Slang Meanings

    To be fully into someone
    He is so devoted, he is all in for his football team.
    Il est tellement dévoué, il est à fond pour son équipe de foot.
    To sacrifice for others
    She devotes herself to her group, she is always ready to help.
    Elle se dévoue à son groupe, elle est toujours prête à aider.