devenir

Definitions of devenir
  1. verb
    enter or assume a certain state or condition
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    types:
    dessoûler, désenivrer
    become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
    dégriser, redevenir réaliste
    become more realistic
    entrer en vigueur
    go into effect or become effective or operative
    type of:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
    synonyms:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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    types:
    jaunir
    change color
    type of:
    changer
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    change from one state to another
  4. verb
    undergo a change or development
    synonyms: changer, se changer, se transformer, tourner
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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    types:
    réduire
    be the essential element
    monter, s'élever
    amount in the aggregate to
    type of:
    changer, transformer
    change in outward structure or looks
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