ils doivent
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., beaux).
(masculine or mixed gender)
(conjugated form of the semi-auxiliary "devoir")
a. they must
Ils doivent partir tôt pour prendre l’avion.They must leave early to catch the flight.
b. they have to
Ils doivent nettoyer le garage ce week-end.They have to clean the garage this weekend.
c. they need to
Ils doivent faire réparer leur voiture rapidement.They need to get their car repaired soon.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., beaux).
(masculine or mixed gender)
(conjugated form of the verb "devoir")
a. they owe
Ils doivent leur succès à leur travail acharné et à leur dévouement.They owe their success to their hard work and dedication.
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