compel in French
compel in French is forcer, contraindre, obliger — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.
compel in French
forcer
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
contraindre
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
obliger
(transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
What does "compel" mean?
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verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
"The court order compelled him to hand over the documents."
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compel in a sentence
- The court order compelled him to hand over the documents.
- Financial trouble compelled the company to lay off staff.
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What is "compel" in French?
"compel" in French is forcer, contraindre, obliger. compel means: To force or pressure someone into doing something.
How do you use "compel" in a sentence?
Example: "The court order compelled him to hand over the documents." In French, "compel" is forcer, contraindre, obliger.
Are there other ways to say "compel" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "compel": forcer, contraindre, obliger.
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