Dévouée (en. Devoted)

[devwe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows dedication and commitment.
She is a devoted mother to her children.
Elle est une mère dévouée à ses enfants.
Who is completely devoted to a task or service.
His dedication to the environmental cause is remarkable.
Son dévouement pour la cause environnementale est remarquable.
Who displays unwavering loyalty.
She is a devoted friend who is always there for me.
C'est une amie dévouée qui est toujours là pour moi.

Etymology

From the verb devote, which is derived from the Latin 'devotare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be devoted to someone
To be completely committed to a person.
être dévoué à quelqu'un
limitless devotion
A total and unconditional commitment.
dévouement sans limite
to devote oneself body and soul
To commit oneself fully to a cause.
se dévouer corps et âme

Related Words

development
Process of growth or improvement.
développement
devotion
Deep attachment to a person or cause.
dévotion
to devote
To fully dedicate one's time and energy to something.
dévouer

Slang Meanings

To be all in for something.
She is dedicated to her team, she never misses a game.
Elle est dévouée pour son équipe, elle ne manque jamais un match.
Not counting one's hours to help.
He is devoted, he works extra hours without complaining.
Il est dévoué, il fait des heures supplémentaires sans se plaindre.