ought in French
ought in French is devoir — ought means used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
ought in French
devoir
What does "ought" mean?
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verb Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
"You ought to see a doctor about that cough."
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ought in a sentence
- You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
- It ought to stop raining by the afternoon.
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What is "ought" in French?
"ought" in French is devoir. ought means: Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
How do you use "ought" in a sentence?
Example: "You ought to see a doctor about that cough." In French, "ought" is devoir.
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