Doive (en. Must)

/dwaiv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates a necessity or an obligation.

I have to finish this report before tomorrow.

Il faut que je doive terminer ce rapport avant demain.

Used to express a hypothetical condition.

If I have to leave early, I will let you know.

Si je doive partir tôt, je te préviendrai.

Used in a context that expresses a personal obligation.

I know that I have to do my homework.

Je sais que je doive faire mes devoirs.

From the French verb 'devoir', originating from the Latin 'debēre', meaning to have an obligation.

I have to do

This means that I have a necessary obligation.

Il faut que je doive

I know that I have to

This indicates an awareness of personal responsibility.

Je sais que je doive

If I have to

Used to introduce a condition of obligation.

Si je doive

devoir

Obligation, responsibility.

devoir

obligation

Requirement imposed by a situation or law.

obligation

necessity

State of what is necessary.

nécessité

To be compelled

I have to go out tonight because of work.

Je suis doive de sortir ce soir à cause du boulot.

To have responsibilities

We all have to do our part in this project.

On est tous doive de faire notre part dans ce projet.