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to oblige
01
obliger
to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.
Ditransitive: to oblige sb to do sth
Exemples
The contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.
Le contrat oblige les deux parties à remplir leurs responsabilités convenues.
The law obliges citizens to pay taxes on their income.
La loi oblige les citoyens à payer des impôts sur leurs revenus.
02
obliger, rendre service
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
Exemples
She obliged her neighbor by watering their plants while they were away on vacation.
Elle a obligé son voisin en arrosant ses plantes pendant qu'il était en vacances.
He obliged his colleague by covering her shift at work when she fell ill.
Il a obligé son collègue en couvrant son quart de travail lorsqu'elle est tombée malade.
Arbre Lexical
disoblige
obligate
obligatory
oblige
