devoir

• Nom désignant une obligation morale, légale ou sociale, ou une marque formelle de respect, d'hommage ou de politesse.

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.

   Hommage

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

   Synonymeshomageobeisance