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On dois. Nous devons. Can someone differentiate?

Stefanie--15

Stefanie--15

Just curious what the nuance is between these two. Is 'nous devons' more formal, or is must/should implied? Thanks! PS-- J'ADORE ROCKET FRENCH, Merci, Claire et Paul! Ce cours fait d'apprendre beaucoup de plaisir.
toru e

toru e

Yes, 'nous devons' (or nous "anything") is more formal, and 'on' is used informally or in casual conversation.
Stefanie--15

Stefanie--15

Merci!
Gina--63

Gina--63

merci
Homy--

Homy--

Stefanie, I think in addition to above, there is also one more meaning. "on" means also "one - in the third person form". Let me see if I can find an Example: "On ne doit pas parler pendent le test!" " One must not talk during the test". Here it's not about formality. Anyway, this is what I believe it means too: Bonn chance :)

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