doit

This is the 100th most frequent French word.


doit

"Doit" means "must" or "owes" in English, depending on context.


In this usage, 'doit' conveys a requirement to perform a task.

On doit finir le travail avant demain.

We have to finish the work before tomorrow.


In this sentence, 'doit' is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb 'devoir', signifying an obligation or necessity.

Il doit partir bientôt.

He must leave soon.


Here, 'doit' expresses a presumption or a logical deduction.

Ce livre doit appartenir à Marie.

This book must belong to Marie.