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.