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Devoir
Devoir is the infinitive of obligation. As a modal it is followed by another infinitive, as in devoir partir, to have to leave.
Examples in context
Devoir travailler le dimanche est dur.
Having to work on Sunday is hard.
Nous allons devoir partir tôt.
We are going to have to leave early.
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