devenez

Devenez is the second-person plural imperative form of the French verb devenir, meaning "to become." It is used to address a group of people or a formal audience and to issue a directive, invitation, or exhortation. In everyday use, devenez appears in signs, advertisements, instructional materials, and motivational phrases such as "Devenez membre" or "Devenez acteur de votre avenir."

Devenir is an irregular verb with a Latin origin, devenire, meaning to come to be. In standard French, its full present-tense paradigm includes forms such as je deviens, tu deviens, il devient, nous devenons, vous devenez, ils deviennent. The imperative forms, including devenez, are deployed across registers from casual to formal, making them common in public communication and campaigns.

Usage notes: Devenez is typically used to address a plural or formal audience. It often appears in contexts that aim to prompt action, transformation, or participation. The form can be seen in institutional communications, marketing copy, educational materials, and civic campaigns looking to encourage engagement or change.

See also: devenir; French verb conjugation; imperative mood.