obliger

This is the 10817th most frequent French word.


obliger

To oblige or to compel.


In this sentence, 'obligé' is used to express a necessity or mandatory action due to circumstances or rules.

Je suis obligé de finir mes devoirs avant de regarder la télévision.

I am obliged to finish my homework before watching television.


Here, 'obligé' conveys the action of being compelled or coerced by someone else to do something.

Ils m'ont obligé à participer au concours.

They forced me to participate in the contest.


In this instance, 'oblige' denotes a legal or formal requirement imposed on the parties by the contract.

Ce contrat oblige les deux parties à respecter leurs engagements.

This contract obliges both parties to adhere to their commitments.