Le devoir



Example: Je fais toujours mes devoirs après l'école.

Definition


"Le devoir" refers to the task or assignment that students are required to complete outside of class, often at home. It is a fundamental part of education, designed to reinforce learning and develop responsibility and discipline.

Etymology


The French word "le devoir" comes from the Latin word 'debere,' meaning 'to owe' or 'to be obliged.' Originally, it conveyed a sense of moral obligation or duty, which evolved into its educational meaning of homework or assignments students are obligated to complete.

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"Le devoir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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