No. 9,367 in French
devons
"Devons" means "must" or "have to" (first-person plural of "devoir").
In a sentence
Nous devons partir tôt demain matin.
We must leave early tomorrow morning.
In this sentence, 'devons' is used to express obligation or necessity.
Nous devons être attentifs en classe.
We must be attentive in class.
Here, 'devons' conveys the necessity of maintaining attention in an educational context.
Nous devons prendre soin de notre santé.
We must take care of our health.
In this case, 'devons' represents an imperative to focus on personal well-being.
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