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[clever tiger]

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[true hollow]

If we wanted to translate « falloir » would be closer to « should » while « devoir » would be closer to « must ». Also « falloir » usually refers to actions uncertain in time « devoir » is usually used for immediate actions or at least in the near futur. « Devoir » is a stronger word.

[eager phoenix]

It's also that « falloir » is more objective and external whereas « devoir » is more subjective and internal

« Je dois faire ma tâche » means that you have an innate obligation to do your work
« Il faut faire la tâche / il faut que je fasse la tâche » means that your boss or whatever is pushing you to do your work