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    L'obligeance (en. Kindness)

    /l‿ɔ.bli.ʒɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of a person who is kind-hearted and willing to help.
    His obligingness towards his friends is remarkable.
    Son obligeance envers ses amis est remarquable.
    Act of providing service to others, often without expecting anything back.
    She has always shown obligingness towards her colleagues.
    Elle a toujours fait preuve d'obligeance envers ses collègues.
    Considerate attention given to a person.
    The obligingness of this man has touched everyone.
    L'obligeance de cet homme a touché tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obligans, obligantis', which means to bind, to tie.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show obligingness
    To be helpful and considerate towards others.
    faire preuve d'obligeance
    in all obligingness
    With kindness, without expecting anything in return.
    en toute obligeance

    Related Words

    to oblige
    To compel someone to act in a certain way.
    obliger
    obligation
    Condition of being bound to do something.
    obligation
    mandatory
    That which must be done, which is not optional.
    obligatoire

    Slang Meanings

    To be a good Samaritan
    He is always there to help, a true good Samaritan.
    Il est toujours là pour aider, un vrai bon samaritain.
    To be a charitable soul
    She presents herself as a charitable soul when it comes to helping out.
    Elle se présente comme une âme charitable quand il s'agit de rendre service.