oblige in French
oblige in French is obliger, imposer, rendre service — oblige means to require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
oblige in French
obliger
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
imposer
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
obliger
(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
rendre service
(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
être redevable à
(intransitive) To be indebted to someone.
What does "oblige" mean?
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verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
"The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month."
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verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.
"She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help."
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oblige in a sentence
- The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month.
- She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help.
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What is "oblige" in French?
"oblige" in French is obliger, imposer, rendre service. oblige means: To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
How do you use "oblige" in a sentence?
Example: "The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month." In French, "oblige" is obliger, imposer, rendre service.
Are there other ways to say "oblige" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "oblige": obliger, imposer, rendre service, être redevable à.
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