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Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle French dévouer, from Old French devoer. By surface analysis, dé- +‎ vouer, based on Latin dēvoveō.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /de.vwe/
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Verb edit

dévouer

  1. (transitive) to sacrifice, to devote, to dedicate
    Synonym: consacrer
    Il a dévoué sa vie au service de la science.He dedicated his life to the service of science.
    Il se dévoue pour la gloire de sa patrie.He devotes himself to the glory of his fatherland.

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