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To have to – French Circles

The verb devoir is one of the most useful verbs in French because it helps express obligation, necessity, and even probability. Understanding how to use devoir in the présent, passé composé, and futur simple tenses allows you to communicate about duties and responsibilities in different time frames. In the présent tense, devoir is often used to say what you must do right now or regularly. For example, Je dois étudier means “I must study.” In the passé composé, it describes what you had to do or were supposed to do in the past, like J’ai dû partir (“I had to leave”). Lastly, the futur simple form expresses what you will have to do later, as in Je devrai travailler (“I will have to work”). Mastering these conjugations will improve your fluency and confidence when discussing obligations in French. Practice regularly to become comfortable using devoir in all its forms.