elles doivent
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(conjugated form of the semi-auxiliary "devoir")
a. they must
Elles doivent se dépêcher si elles veulent avoir leur bus.They must hurry if they want to catch their bus.
b. they have to
Elles doivent rendre les livres à la bibliothèque avant midi.They have to return the books to the library before noon.
c. they need to
Elles doivent prendre rendez-vous chez le médecin rapidement.They need to schedule a doctor’s appointment soon.
2.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(conjugated form of the verb "devoir")
a. they owe
Elles doivent leur réussite à des années de travail acharné.They owe their achievement to years of hard work.
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