This is the 2858th most frequent French word.
due
"Due" in French is the feminine form of "dû," meaning "owed" or "due."
Here, 'due' is used as part of the French phrase 'est due à', meaning 'is due to', indicating causality.
La perte est due à une mauvaise gestion.
The loss is due to poor management.
In this sentence, 'due' is used as an adjective meaning 'required' or 'expected', describing the noun 'date'.
Elle a terminé son travail avant la date due.
She finished her work before the due date.
'Dû' functions here as an adjective meaning 'owed', applied to indicate an amount that needs to be paid.