noun🔗ShareDevoirThat which one is morally or legally obligated to do."Paying taxes is a legal duty of every citizen. "Payer des impôts est un devoir légal de chaque citoyen.morallawvaluejobsocietygovernmentstaterightphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFonction, tâcheThe state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task."I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."Je suis de service de 18h à 6h.jobworkbusinessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDroit de douane, tarifA tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff."The country's government imposed a high duty on imported electronics to protect local manufacturers. "Le gouvernement du pays a imposé un droit de douane élevé sur les produits électroniques importés afin de protéger les fabricants locaux.governmenteconomybusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDevoir, obligationOne's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee."The student owed the library a duty for the overdue book. "L'étudiant devait à la bibliothèque des frais pour le livre en retard.valuebusinessfinanceeconomylawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDevoir, respectRespect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage."The student showed duty to her teachers by always being respectful. "L'élève a montré du respect à ses professeurs en étant toujours respectueuse.moralvaluephilosophyreligioncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRendementThe efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States)."The coal-powered water pump's duty was remarkably high, lifting 200 pounds of water one foot with every bushel of coal burned. "Le rendement de la pompe à eau alimentée au charbon était remarquablement élevé, soulevant 200 livres d'eau d'un pied avec chaque boisseau de charbon brûlé.energyphysicstechnologymachineunitworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading