Have to in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo be obliged to do something because a rule, a duty or the situation requires it (have to work tomorrow, have to leave at eight).

Definition in FrenchÊtre obligé de faire quelque chose, à cause d'une règle, d'un travail ou de la situation : devoir travailler demain, devoir partir à huit heures.

Synonyms (English): must

Example sentences

• Je dois travailler demain.🔊

  I have to work tomorrow.

• On doit partir à huit heures.🔊

  We have to leave at eight.

• Elle doit se lever tôt.🔊

  She has to get up early.

Learn it in a lesson

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