Vous devez
You need
Language note: Formal or plural 'you'.
Culture note: In France, this is a respectful way to tell someone they need to do something.
Context: The negotiator suggests an alternative action.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
you
'Vous' is used as a formal or plural form of 'you' in French.
Vous devez partir maintenant.
You must leave now.
devez
[duh-veh]
must
'Devez' is derived from 'devoir', meaning 'must' or 'have to'.
Vous devez finir ce travail.
You must finish this work.
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