obsequious in French
obsequious in French is obséquieux, soumis, obéissant — obsequious means excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
obsequious in French
obséquieux
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
soumis
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
obséquieux
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
obéissant
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
What does "obsequious" mean?
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adjective Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
"An obsequious waiter hovered by the table."
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- An obsequious waiter hovered by the table.
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What is "obsequious" in French?
"obsequious" in French is obséquieux, soumis, obéissant. obsequious means: Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
How do you use "obsequious" in a sentence?
Example: "An obsequious waiter hovered by the table." In French, "obsequious" is obséquieux, soumis, obéissant.
Are there other ways to say "obsequious" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "obsequious": obséquieux, soumis, obéissant.
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