How is the word obliger translated from French to English

Contraindre quelqu'un à faire quelque chose.

To force someone to do something.

verb
English translation
Oblige

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  • Le règlement nous oblige à porter un badge. Rules oblige us to wear badges.

  • Elle a demandé une photo et il lui a rendu ce service. She asked for a photo and he obliged.

  • La nouvelle règle obligera chaque conducteur à consigner ses heures. The new policy will oblige every driver to log their hours.

  • Si tu as besoin d'un coup de main, mon voisin te rendra volontiers service. If you need a hand, my neighbour will happily oblige.

  • La licence nous oblige-t-elle à la renouveler chaque année ? Does the licence oblige us to renew it every year?

  • Pourrais-tu me rendre le service de me déposer à la gare ? Could you oblige me with a lift to the station?

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FAQ about “obliger”

How is “obliger” translated from French?
“obliger” translates into English as “Oblige”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “obliger” mean?
Meaning of “obliger”: Contraindre quelqu'un à faire quelque chose. In English — “Oblige”.
What part of speech is “obliger”?
“obliger” is a verb.
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