devoir
homework / assignment
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/də.vwaʁ/
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Cultural Note
In France, homework (devoirs) is technically banned in primary school since 1956, though many teachers still assign it. A devoir sur table (DST) is a timed in-class test. French students at all levels typically have substantial written homework.
📝 Example Sentences
Les enfants font leurs devoirs après le goûter.
The children do their homework after the afternoon snack.
Le professeur a donné un devoir sur table pour vendredi.
The teacher assigned an in-class test for Friday.