obey in French
obey in French is obéir, obtempérer — obey means to do what someone in authority tells you to do.
obey in French
obéir
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
obtempérer
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
What does "obey" mean?
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verb To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
"Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly."
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verb To follow a rule, law, or instinct.
"Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times."
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obey in a sentence
- Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly.
- She refused to obey the curfew and stayed out past midnight.
- Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times.
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What is "obey" in French?
"obey" in French is obéir, obtempérer. obey means: To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
How do you use "obey" in a sentence?
Example: "Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly." In French, "obey" is obéir, obtempérer.
Are there other ways to say "obey" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "obey": obéir, obtempérer.
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