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    J'obéis (en. I obey)

    /ʒ‿o.be.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To conform to an order or rule.
    I always obey my teacher's instructions.
    J'obéis toujours aux consignes de mon professeur.
    To act according to someone else's will.
    She says I easily obey my friends' requests.
    Elle dit que j'obéis facilement aux demandes de mes amis.
    To follow an obligation or instruction.
    To succeed, I follow my coach's advice.
    Pour réussir, j'obéis aux conseils de mon entraîneur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oboedire', which means to listen and follow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obey to the letter
    Obey in a very strict and docile manner.
    obéir au doigt et à l'œil
    obey without arguing
    Accept orders without asking questions.
    obéir sans discuter
    obey one's superiors
    Follow the instructions of people in positions of authority.
    obéir à ses supérieurs

    Related Words

    obedience
    The act of obeying.
    obéissance
    obedient
    The quality of one who obeys.
    obéissant
    disobey
    Not obeying.
    désobéir

    Slang Meanings

    Obey without questioning.
    He obeys like a puppy.
    Il obéit comme un toutou.
    Follow blindly.
    She obeys as if she were a puppet.
    Elle obéit comme si c'était une marionnette.