English–French

“obliged” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/obliʒe/

Example

Je suis obligé de partir.

I am obliged to leave.

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How to say “obliged” in French

“Obliged” in French is obligé.

An external obligation holds someone to a required action despite personal choice.

Full entry for obligé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with obligé

Je me sens obligé envers mes parents.

I feel obligated to my parents.

Tips for using obligé

  • Unlike English obliged, obligé does not normally express gratitude; French uses être reconnaissant or merci for that meaning.

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