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    Devaient (en. Had to)

    /də.vɛ/

    Synonyms

    • avaient à
    • devaient être
    • étaient censés
    • étaient tenus de

    Slang Meanings

    In youth slang, using 'devaient' to mean that something was expected.
    They were supposed to come to the party, but they canceled.
    Ils devaient venir à la fête, mais ils ont annulé.
    Used to play on the past and express regret.
    I thought they were supposed to call me, but that never happened.
    Je pensais qu'ils devaient m'appeler, mais ça ne s'est jamais produit.