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"Homework" in French: devoirs
les devoirs
Homework in French is les devoirs (masculine plural): je fais mes devoirs. Un devoir is one assignment. Faire ses devoirs is the set phrase for doing homework.
After school
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How to pronounce devoirs
Say it
lay duh-VWAR
/də.vwaʁ/
Devoirs: duh-VWAR. Soft v; oi like wa. Les devoirs: lay duh-VWAR.
"Homework" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| les devoirs | homework School assignments. | School assignments. |
| faire ses devoirs | to do one's homework Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| un devoir | an assignment Singular task. | Singular task. |
| rendre un devoir | to hand in homework School deadline. | School deadline. |
How to use devoirs in real life
- 1After school
Je dois finir mes devoirs avant le foot.
I have to finish my homework before soccer.
Mes devoirs.
- 2Parent check-in
Tu as fait tes devoirs de maths ?
Did you do your math homework?
Tes devoirs.
- 3Class reminder
N'oubliez pas le devoir pour lundi.
Don't forget the assignment for Monday.
Le devoir singular.
Mistakes English speakers make with devoirs
Incorrect: Je fais mon homework.
Correct: Je fais mes devoirs.
Use devoirs, not English homework.
Incorrect: Les devoir est dur.
Correct: Les devoirs sont durs. / Le devoir est dur.
Plural devoirs takes sont; or use singular un devoir.
Good to know
Devoir also means duty or the verb must (je dois). Context tells homework vs obligation. Teachers say rendre les devoirs for deadlines.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sunday afternoon
ChatPal
Tu as encore des devoirs ce week-end ?
Do you still have homework this weekend?
You
Oui, deux devoirs à rendre demain.
Yes — two assignments to hand in tomorrow.
ChatPal
On fait les devoirs ensemble une heure ?
Shall we do homework together for an hour?
You
Oui, après un café.
Yes — after a coffee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Homework" in French
How do you say homework in French?
Les devoirs.
How do you say do your homework?
Fais tes devoirs / faire ses devoirs.
Devoirs or devoir?
Devoirs is homework in general; un devoir is one assignment.
How do you pronounce devoirs?
duh-VWAR.
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