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duty

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːtɪ; (US) ˈduːtɪ/

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French translation of duty

n

  • 2 (task) fonction (f) to take up one's duties = prendre ses fonctions
  • 3 (work) service (m) to be on/off duty [Mil] [Med] = être/ne pas être de service; [Sch] = être/ne pas être de surveillance

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