Devoir- must vs Devoir- homework?

Question

I am always confused, is it the same word or is there a difference in spelling?

Maarten Kamp · Accepted Answer

Sanna, 
the spelling is the same. 
‘Devoir’ is used as a noun or a verb. 
As a noun, it generally refers to an obligation/duty, or often to ‘ homework ‘ for students, mostly in plural form.
As a verb it is mostly used as a modal verb in semi-auxiliary form ( followed by an infinitive ), except for the particular usage of ‘ devoir ‘ in its own right as a verb translating as ‘ to owe ‘.
There are many good online bilingual dictionaries available free - wordreference is not perfect, but a good reference with definitions, translations and example sentences.
 https://www.wordreference.com/

Céline Pickard · Answer

Bonjour Sanna,
Just to add to the great answers you already got from Maarten and Jim:
In French, "devoir" can also mean "duty"
In context:
C'est mon devoir de dire la vérité. = It is my duty to tell the truth.
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Jim Jones · Answer

Bonjour Sanna,Yes! It is the same word --  there is the verb and the noun.https://french.kwiziq.com/questions/search?search=devoirYou may find previous conversations, linked above, useful.Also see below:-https://dictionnaire.lerobert.com/definition/devoirBonne continuation.Jim