devoir
assignment
The French word 'devoir' can be used to refer to an assignment or task that one is obligated to complete, often in an academic or professional context. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a moral or ethical obligation. For example, 'J'ai un devoir à faire' means 'I have an assignment to do'.
Example sentences using: devoir
Je dois finir mes devoirs
I have to finish my homework
In this sentence 'je dois finir mes devoirs', 'dois' is the first person singular present form of the verb 'devoir', used to express an obligation or a necessity. 'mes devoirs' means 'my homework'.
Nous devons respecter les règles
We must respect the rules
In this sentence 'nous devons respecter les règles', 'devons' is the first person plural present form of the verb 'devoir', expressing an obligation. 'les règles' means 'the rules'.
Elle doit aller à la pharmacie
She has to go to the pharmacy
In this sentence 'elle doit aller à la pharmacie', 'doit' is the third person singular present form of the verb 'devoir', used to express an obligation or a necessity. 'aller à la pharmacie' means 'go to the pharmacy'.