Doivent (en. Must)

[dɔiv]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Conjugated form of the verb devoir in the third person plural.

They must follow the rules.

Ils doivent respecter les règles.

Indicates a necessity or an obligation.

Students must complete their homework.

Les étudiants doivent terminer leurs devoirs.

Expresses a moral duty or responsibility.

We must help those in need.

Nous devons aider ceux qui en ont besoin.

From the Latin verb 'debere', meaning to owe.

they must pay attention

They are required to be careful.

ils doivent faire attention

we must act now

It is imperative that we act immediately.

nous devons agir maintenant

you must wake up

It is necessary for you to get up.

tu dois te réveiller

duty

Obligation or task to be accomplished.

devoir

two

A number, used here for analogy to the duality of obligation.

deux

becomings

That which must happen or occur.

devenirs

Must

I have to leave now.

Faut que je parte maintenant.

There is interest

You should be interested in finishing this project on time.

Y’a intérêt à finir ce projet à temps.