devoir

Meanings

• Noun

  A French word meaning duty, obligation, or requirement.

  - "Il a du devoir de rendre la bibliothèque avant midi."
  - "She had a devoir to fulfill before she could leave."
  - "Le devoir des parents est d'élever leurs enfants."
  - "The parents have a devoir to raise their children."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈvwɑː/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of devoir that leads to same result
devoir , devoirs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'deovir', meaning 'to owe'.

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Trivia

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1. The French word 'devoir' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a duty or obligation.

2. The plural form of 'devoir' is 'devoirs'.

3. The related French word 'devoir-faire' means 'duty to do' or 'obligation to perform'.

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Related Concepts

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1. obligation: A duty or requirement, often legal or moral, that must be fulfilled.

2. responsibility: The duty or obligation to manage or take care of something, often including the accountability for the consequences of one's actions.

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Culture

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In French literature and art, 'devoir' is often used to represent a sense of duty, responsibility, or obligation. It can also be used to describe a feeling of moral obligation or a sense of duty to one's country or community.

How to Memorize "devoir"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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