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How is the word devoir translated from French to English

Ce que l'on doit faire parce que c'est juste ou exigé.

Something you must do because it is right or required.

noun
English translation
Duty

Examples with “devoir”

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  • C'est ton devoir de dire la vérité. — It is your duty to tell the truth.

  • Il n'y a pas de taxe douanière sur les cadeaux personnels. — There is no duty on personal gifts.

  • Elle ressentait un profond devoir envers ses parents. — She felt a strong duty towards her parents.

  • La taxe douanière sur le café importé a doublé cette année. — The duty on imported coffee doubled this year.

  • Avons-nous le devoir de prévenir les voisins ? — Do we have a duty to warn the neighbours?

  • As-tu payé une taxe douanière en rapportant l'ordinateur portable ? — Did you pay duty when you brought in the laptop?

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FAQ about “devoir”

How is “devoir” translated from French?
“devoir” translates into English as “Duty”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “devoir” mean?
Meaning of “devoir”: Ce que l'on doit faire parce que c'est juste ou exigé. In English — “Duty”.
What part of speech is “devoir”?
“devoir” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “devoir”?
Example sentences with “devoir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “devoir”?
Add “devoir” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.