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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

devoir

/dɛvwaʁ/ verb · British & US
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What does devoir mean?

verb

Devoir is a French loanword that means 'to owe' or 'to have a duty to'. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a moral or intellectual obligation.

Example

"She felt a sense of devoir to speak out against the injustice."

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