Antonyms for devoir

Grammar : Noun

Spell : duh-vwahr, dev-wahr; French duh-vwar

Phonetic Transcription : dəˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑr; French dəˈvwar

Definition of devoir

As in job : noun task
As in must : noun necessity, essential
As in need : noun want, requirement
As in obligation : noun responsibility
As in regards : noun best wishes
As in respects : noun good wishes
As in chore : noun task
As in command : noun directive, instruction
As in commitment : noun assurance; obligation
As in duty : noun responsibility, assignment
As in duty : noun moral obligation

Example sentences :

She will, once more, have nothing to do with the words dois and devoir.
Extract from : « A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 » by George Saintsbury

I will do my devoir to our young queen, and must then proceed on my journey to find the admiral.
Extract from : « Villegagnon » by W.H.G. Kingston

“As a loyal Scot you are bound to pay your devoir to her Majesty,” she said.
Extract from : « Villegagnon » by W.H.G. Kingston

But he answered that he was all ready thereto, and should do his devoir to the uttermost of his power.
Extract from : « The Sundering Flood » by William Morris

When these ceremonies were done, the marshals of the field bade them do their devoir.
Extract from : « Children's Literature » by Charles Madison Curry

Yea, after I 'm dead, and my devoir is done, Calote assented to him.
Extract from : « Long Will » by Florence Converse

I felt that now if ever I should do my devoir as a gentleman.
Extract from : « The Mystery of the Sea » by Bram Stoker

If we are honourable people, we will do our devoir in this matter.
Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping » by Elizabeth Hale Gilman

Ze corsair most do his devoir, ze same as ze sheep national.
Extract from : « Miles Wallingford » by James Fenimore Cooper

On his return he found the knight full ready to continue his devoir.
Extract from : « French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France » by Marie de France

Synonyms for devoir

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