English–French
“obey” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/obeiʁ/
Example
Les enfants doivent obéir à leurs parents.
The children have to obey their parents.
How to say “obey” in French
“Obey” in French is obéir.
A person places their actions under the direction of a command, rule, or authority.
Example sentences with obéir
Le chien doit obéir à son maître.
The dog must obey its owner.
Tips for using obéir
- The verb requires à before the person or thing obeyed, as in obéir à ses parents or obéir à une règle.