Also means
devotion
Usage Note
Dévouement describes selfless dedication to a person, cause, or duty and carries a strong positive, even admiring, connotation. The related verb is se dévouer (to devote oneself). A common compliment is faire preuve de dévouement — 'to show great dedication' — used in professional references and eulogies alike.
Examples
"Son dévouement envers ses élèves est admirable."
Natural Translation
His dedication to his students is admirable.
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