What does dévolu in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word dévolu in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dévolu in French.
The word dévolu in French means attributed, destined, intended, reserved, have your heart set on. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word dévolu
attributedadjectif (attribué) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") En vertu des pouvoirs qui me sont dévolus, je vous déclare mari et femme. By the powers vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. |
destined, intended, reservedadjectif (réservé, destiné) (verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.") Ce bijou de notre grand-mère m'est dévolu. This piece of jewellery belonging to our grandmother is destined for me. |
have your heart set on(opter pour [qch], accaparer [qch]) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
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