devoir

• Существительное, обозначающее формальное выражение уважения, долга или вежливого почтения.

A noun referring to a formal expression of respect, duty, or courteous regard.

1. Formal expression of respectC2formal

   A formal act of courtesy, respect, or homage, often performed as a duty.

   Выражение почтения

   • He paid his devoirs to the visiting dignitary.
   • The ambassador made his devoirs to the queen.
   • She performed her devoirs with grace and dignity.

   Synonymshomageobeisance