use of il fault and devoir - French Language2024-03-29T11:29:50Zhttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/forum/topics/use-of-il-fault-and-devoir?commentId=3179028%3AComment%3A31029&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn fact, il faut and devoir h…tag:www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk,2011-05-26:3179028:Comment:310292011-05-26T18:20:09.559ZErwanhttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/profile/Erwan
<p>In fact, <em>il faut</em> and <em>devoir</em> have a very close meaning.</p>
<p>The difference comes from the obligation hide behind.</p>
<p><em>Il faut que je fasse la vaisselle</em> . I have to do the washing up whether or not I want to</p>
<p><em>Je dois faire la vaisselle.</em> I should do the washing up but I still have the choice to do it or not.</p>
<p>In fact, <em>il faut</em> and <em>devoir</em> have a very close meaning.</p>
<p>The difference comes from the obligation hide behind.</p>
<p><em>Il faut que je fasse la vaisselle</em> . I have to do the washing up whether or not I want to</p>
<p><em>Je dois faire la vaisselle.</em> I should do the washing up but I still have the choice to do it or not.</p>