Le devoir
Example: Je fais toujours mes devoirs avant de jouer dehors.
Definition
"Le devoir" refers to a task or obligation one must complete, often assigned by an authority such as a teacher. It commonly means homework or duties that require responsibility and effort, as in the phrase, 'Je fais toujours mes devoirs avant de jouer dehors.'
Etymology
The term "le devoir" originates from the Latin word 'debere,' meaning 'to owe' or 'to be obligated.' Over time, it evolved in French to signify a moral or legal obligation, reflecting the idea of something one is bound to do, like homework or duties.
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"Le devoir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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