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How do you say they must in french?

The French translation of "they must" depends on the context and the verb tense you're trying to express. Here are some options:

Present Tense:

* Ils doivent: This is the most common translation for "they must" in the present tense.

* Il faut qu'ils...: This is used when you want to express a general obligation or necessity. For example, "Il faut qu'ils aillent à l'école." (They must go to school.)

Past Tense:

* Ils durent: This translates to "they had to" or "they were obliged to."

* Ils devaient: This translates to "they should have" or "they were supposed to."

Future Tense:

* Ils devront: This translates to "they will have to" or "they will be obliged to."

Examples:

* They must go to the store. - Ils doivent aller au magasin.

* They must finish their work. - Il faut qu'ils finissent leur travail.

* They had to leave early. - Ils durent partir tôt.

* They should have studied more. - Ils devaient étudier davantage.

* They will have to work late tonight. - Ils devront travailler tard ce soir.

Remember to choose the correct tense and phrase based on the specific context of your sentence.

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