I guess it's not very common, but it definitely works in French. Basically, "thing + (être) + verb" = "needs to + verb"

Cet exercice est à faire pour demain = This exercise needs/is to be done for tomorrow = You must do this exercise for tomorrow

C'est une règle à respecter = This rule needs to be respected = You must abide by this rule

etc...

Hope it helps

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