French word

dévouement

Pronunciation

IPA/devumɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine noundedication

Example

Son dévouement envers ses patients est admirable.

His dedication to his patients is admirable.

Illustration for dévouement (dedication)

More examples

Montrer du dévouement peut inspirer les autres.

Showing dedication can inspire others.

Core concept

A person supporting someone or a valued purpose over time, even when that costs effort or comfort.

Common phrases

  • montrer du dévouement

    show dedication

  • un geste de dévouement

    a gesture of dedication

Similar words

engagement: Active commitment to an activity or an obligation, carried out responsibly.
implication: Close involvement in a matter, including responsibility for its impact or results.
générosité: The quality or act of giving others time, resources, or support freely.
dévotion: Deep affection or religious reverence focused on someone or a faith.

Definition in French

Disposition à se sacrifier ou à consacrer durablement efforts et attention pour le bien d'autrui ou d'une cause.

Word origin

The noun dévouement comes from dévouer, inherited through Old French from Latin devotare, plus the suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Dévouement commonly takes envers for a person and à for a cause, as in dévouement envers ses patients and dévouement à une cause.

Opposites

Related words

  • dévouédevotedadjective
  • dévouerdevoteverb

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