Le dévouement
Example: Le dévouement des bénévoles a aidé beaucoup de personnes.
Definition
"Le dévouement" refers to the quality of showing strong loyalty, dedication, and selfless commitment to a cause, person, or task. It often involves putting others' needs before one's own, as exemplified by volunteers who help many people through their devoted efforts.
Etymology
The word "le dévouement" comes from the French verb "dévouer," meaning to devote or dedicate. This verb itself originates from the Latin "devovēre," which means to vow or dedicate. Did you know? The sense of 'devotion' in "le dévouement" reflects an almost sacred pledge to a cause or person.
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"Le dévouement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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