Le devoir
Example: Le devoir de chaque citoyen est de respecter la loi.
Definition
"Le devoir" refers to the moral or legal obligation that each person has to perform certain actions or fulfill responsibilities, such as following rules or meeting expectations. For example, "Le devoir de chaque citoyen est de respecter la loi" means the duty of every citizen is to respect the law.
Etymology
The word "le devoir" comes from the Old French verb 'devoir,' which is derived from the Latin 'debere,' meaning 'to owe.' Originally, it referred to something owed or a debt, but over time it evolved to mean a moral or legal obligation. Did you know that the sense of duty as an owed action reflects its Latin roots?
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"Le devoir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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