Dévoués (en. Devoted)
/devwe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who dedicates oneself entirely to a cause or a person.
Volunteers are often devoted individuals.
Les bénévoles sont souvent des individus dévoués.
Who shows great attachment and care towards a task or a person.
She is devoted to her family and her friends.
Elle est dévouée à sa famille et à ses amis.
Who is ready to make sacrifices for the good of others.
A devoted doctor often spends nights at the hospital.
Un médecin dévoué passe souvent des nuits à l'hôpital.
Etymology
From the verb 'dévoiler', meaning to give oneself entirely.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be devoted body and soul
To fully dedicate oneself to a cause.
être dévoué corps et âme
Devoted to service
To be fully engaged in one's work or service.
dévoué au service
Unreserved devotion
A total commitment without hesitation.
dévouement sans réserve
Related Words
Devotion
Deep attachment to a cause or a person.
dévotion
Altruism
Willingness to put the interests of others before one's own.
altruisme
Sacrifice
The act of giving up something precious for the benefit of others.
sacrifice
Slang Meanings
To be fully into something.
He is fully devoted to his soccer team.
Il est dévoué à fond pour son équipe de foot.
To have a lot of passion for a cause.
She is totally devoted to the protection of animals.
Elle est totalement dévouée pour la protection des animaux.