ETYM Old Eng. vou, Old Fren. vou, veu, vo, vu, French veu, from Latin votum, from vovere, to vow. Related to Avow, Devout, Vote.
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1. A solemn promise; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition.
2. Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection.
Promesse.
1. Serment.
2. Promesse. Faire voeu de célibat.
3. Souhait. Des voeux de bonne santé.
4. Demande. Le voeu de la commission.
5. Volonté. Le voeu des citoyens.
1. To dedicate to a deity by a vow; SYN. consecrate.
2. To make a vow; promise.
Faire serment devant qqn. Prêter serment de fidélité ŕ la Constitution. Prêter le serment d'Hippocrate. Il fut admis ŕ prêter serment.
1. S'engager. Promettre son aide.
2. (Pron.) Espérer. Se promettre de bonnes vacances.