How is the word obligation translated from French to English

Ce que l'on doit faire par la loi ou par devoir.

Something you must do by law or duty.

noun
English translation
obligation

Examples with “obligation”

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  • Vous n'avez aucune obligation de signer. You are under no obligation to sign.

  • Payer ses impôts est un devoir pour tous les citoyens. Paying taxes is an obligation for all citizens.

  • J'ai une dette à rembourser avant la fin de cette année. I have an obligation to repay the loan by the end of this year.

  • L'accord crée une obligation pour les deux parties. The agreement creates an obligation for both sides.

  • Vérifier les alarmes est le devoir du gardien. Checking the alarms is the caretaker's obligation.

  • L'entreprise a soldé sa dette envers la banque en mars. The company cleared its obligation to the bank in March.

  • Cette offre comporte-t-elle une obligation ? Does this offer carry any obligation?

  • Les enseignants ont-ils le devoir de répondre en dehors des heures de cours ? Do teachers have an obligation to reply after hours?

  • Quel est le montant de ta dette restante ? How large is your remaining obligation?

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FAQ about “obligation”

How is “obligation” translated from French?
“obligation” translates into English as “obligation”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “obligation” mean?
Meaning of “obligation”: Ce que l'on doit faire par la loi ou par devoir. In English — “obligation”.
What part of speech is “obligation”?
“obligation” is a noun.
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