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    L'obéissance (en. Obedience)

    [l‿ɔ.be.jɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attitude of someone who conforms to orders or rules.
    The obedience of children is often observed at school.
    L'obéissance des enfants est souvent observée à l'école.
    Duty to respect and apply the laws.
    Obedience to the law is essential for a harmonious society.
    L'obéissance à la loi est essentielle pour une société harmonieuse.
    Act of voluntary submission to a higher will.
    His faith in unconditional obedience set him apart from others.
    Sa foi d'une obéissance inconditionnelle le distinguait des autres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb to obey, coming from the Latin 'obedire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to obey someone
    To conform to the requests or demands of a person.
    obéir à quelqu'un
    blind obedience
    Act of submitting without considering the consequences.
    l'obéissance aveugle
    to put obedience to the test
    Testing the limits of a person's submission.
    mettre à l'épreuve l'obéissance

    Related Words

    to obey
    To submit to an order, a law, or a person.
    obéir
    authority
    Power to give orders and enforce rules.
    autorité
    discipline
    Rule of conduct that one must follow or impose.
    discipline

    Slang Meanings

    Those who follow without asking questions.
    In the group, some are just there for obedience, without thinking.
    Dans le groupe, certains sont juste là pour l'obéissance, sans réfléchir.
    To be a follower.
    He is too much into obedience, he never takes initiatives.
    Il est trop dans l'obéissance, il ne prend jamais d'initiatives.