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/də.vjɔ̃/devoir
1.
verbIndicative, Subjunctive3rdImperfect, PresentPlur1
had to; were supposed to (1st-person plural imperfect indicative — past obligation)
must / have to (1st-person plural present subjunctive — obligation in subordinate clauses)
Nous devions partir avant minuit, mais la fête a duré plus longtemps.
We had to leave before midnight, but the party lasted longer.
Synonyms:être obligé de, falloir