Definitions for devoir
dəˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑrde·voir

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devoirnoun

   formal expression of respect

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devoirnoun

   Duty, business; something which one must do.

2. Etymology: From deveir (French devoir), from debere

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Devoirnoun

   Etymology: devoir, French.

   1. Service. A sense now not used.

   To restore again the kingdom of the Mamalukes, he offered him their utmost devoir and service. Richard Knolles, History.

   2. Act of civility or obsequiousness.

   Aukward and supple, each devoir to pay,
   She flatters her good lady twice a day. Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devoir

   Le Devoir ([lə də.vwɑʁ], "Duty") is a French-language newspaper published in Montreal and distributed in Quebec and throughout Canada. It was founded by journalist and politician Henri Bourassa in 1910. Le Devoir is one of few independent large-circulation newspapers in Quebec (and one of the few in Canada) in a market dominated by the media conglomerate Quebecor (including Le Journal de Montréal). Historically Le Devoir was considered Canada's francophone newspaper of record, although in the 21st century it has been challenged for that title by the increased status of competitor La Presse.

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1. devoir

   "Devoir" is a French term which translates to "must" or "to have to" in English. It is commonly used to express duty, obligation or necessity. It can also refer to tasks or homework in an educational context. Additionally, "devoir" is also used as a noun in French to refer to a debt.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Devoirnoun

   duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; -- now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the ladies

2. Etymology: [F., fr. L. debere to owe. See Due.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Devoir

   dev-wawr′, n. what is due, duty: service: an act of civility. [Fr.,—L. debēre, to owe.]

Matched Categories

1. • Politeness

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for devoir »

1. voider

How to pronounce devoir?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say devoir in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of devoir in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of devoir in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=devoir
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Devoir
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=devoir
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devoir
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoir
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=devoir
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=devoir