How is the word devoir translated from French to English

English translation
assignment
noun

Travail confié à quelqu'un.

A piece of work given to someone.

Examples with “devoir”

See how the word “devoir” is used in sentences

  • Le devoir d'histoire est à rendre vendredi. — The history assignment is due Friday.

  • Le responsable a décidé de l'affectation hier. — The manager made the assignment yesterday.

  • La cession a été finalisée hier au bureau. — The assignment was finalized yesterday at the office.

  • Puis-je rendre le devoir demain ? — Can I hand in the assignment tomorrow?

  • As-tu reçu ton affectation pour le projet ? — Did you receive your assignment for the project?

  • Peux-tu relire l'acte de cession avant que je le signe ? — Can you review the assignment before I sign it?

  • Son patron lui a confié une tâche difficile. — He got a difficult assignment from his boss.

  • Je terminerai cette mission dès que possible. — I'll complete the assignment as soon as possible.

  • Elle a fait cession de ses parts à un ami. — She made an assignment of her shares to a friend.

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