devenir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to become
Cette petite chenille rayée deviendra un magnifique papillon monarque.That little striped caterpillar will become a magnificent monarch butterfly.
b. to go
La solution A est devenue rose après y avoir ajouté du jus de citron.Solution A went pink after adding lemon juice to it.
a. to become
Marianne est devenue la directrice la plus influente du conseil d'administration.Marianne became the most influential director on the board.
a. to happen to
Je voudrais savoir ce qu'est devenue la maison après la vente.I would like to know what happened to the house after the sale.
b. to become of
Qu'est devenue votre relation après toutes ces années ?What has become of your relationship after all these years?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
4.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
(destiny)
a. future
Le devenir de cette association est incertain.The future of this association is uncertain.
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