An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. due
Le montant dû est indiqué en bas de la facture.The amount due is indicated at the bottom of the invoice.
b. owed
Je n'ai toujours pas reçu la somme due.I still haven't received the sum owed.
a. due to
La compagnie ferroviaire prévoit d’importants retards dus à la neige.The railway company is expecting significant delays due to snow.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. due
Erwan est venu réclamer son dû auprès de son patron.Erwan came to claim his due from his boss.
b. what one is owed
Inutile de me remercier. Je ne fais que vous donner votre dû.No need to thank me. I'm just giving you what you're owed.
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