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dévouer

to dedicate oneself

verb deh-voo-EH Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Also means

to devote

Usage Note

Dévouer is most commonly used reflexively as se dévouer à/pour ('to dedicate oneself to'), conveying a sense of selfless commitment. The related adjective dévoué ('devoted, dedicated') is very frequent, and dévouement ('devotion, dedication') is the corresponding noun. The word carries a stronger, more self-sacrificing tone than consacrer ('to devote time').

Examples

"Elle se dévoue entièrement à sa famille."

Natural Translation

She dedicates herself entirely to her family.

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