English–French
“obedience” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/obeisɑ̃s/
Example
Il exige l'obéissance de ses employés.
He demands obedience from his employees.
How to say “obedience” in French
“Obedience” in French is obéissance.
An authority gives a direction, and the person under it acts in accordance with that direction.
Example sentences with obéissance
Les enfants montrent souvent de l'obéissance aux parents.
Children often show obedience to their parents.
Tips for using obéissance
- The construction exiger l'obéissance de quelqu'un means 'to demand someone's obedience', with de introducing the person expected to comply.