How to Say ‘homework’ in French
les devoirs
lay duh-vwahr
[lay duh-vwahr]
💬 Usage Tip: Even though [devoir] often means 'must,' plural [les devoirs] means homework. That plural form is the one you will usually hear in school.
Phrase Breakdown
les
[lay]
the
Plural definite article used before plural nouns.
Les devoirs sont difficiles ce soir.
The homework is difficult tonight.
devoirs
[duh-vwahr]
homework
School work to do at home; can also mean assignments.
Les devoirs sont difficiles ce soir.
The homework is difficult tonight.
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