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    Obéi (en. Obeyed)

    o-be-i

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To submit one's will to that of an authority.
    Children must obey their parents.
    Les enfants doivent obéir à leurs parents.
    To follow orders or given instructions.
    It is important to obey safety rules.
    Il est important d'obéir aux règles de sécurité.
    To pay tribute or respect by agreeing to requests.
    He always obeys out of respect for his teacher.
    Il obéit toujours par respect pour son professeur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oboedire', composed of 'ob-' (towards) and 'audire' (to hear).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to obey the rules
    To conform to established standards.
    obéir aux règles
    to obey blindly
    To obey in a very strict manner without questioning.
    obéir au doigt et à l'œil
    to obey without question
    To accept without expressing opinion or view.
    obéir sans discuter

    Related Words

    disobey
    Not conforming to an authority or a rule.
    désobéir
    obedience
    The action of conforming to an authority.
    obéissance
    obedient
    One who obeys easily.
    obéissant

    Slang Meanings

    To be submissive
    He really obeys his girlfriend; he does everything she says.
    Il est vraiment obéi à sa copine, il fait tout ce qu'elle dit.
    To be a follower
    Stop being so obedient; think for yourself!
    Arrête d'être si obéi, pense par toi-même !