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    Obéissance (en. Obedience)

    /obéisɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Respect and submission to an authority.
    Obedience to the laws is essential for a harmonious society.
    L'obéissance envers les lois est essentielle pour une société harmonieuse.
    Consent and conformity to others' demands.
    His obedience to his parents was exemplary.
    Son obéissance à ses parents était exemplaire.
    Behavior consisting of following given instructions.
    Children's obedience is often rewarded with praise.
    L'obéissance des enfants est souvent récompensée par des éloges.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'oboedientia', meaning 'obedience'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blind obedience
    Obedience without questioning, without challenging orders.
    obéissance aveugle
    demand obedience
    To ask or command someone to submit.
    exiger l'obéissance
    passive obedience
    Obedience that does not require personal initiative.
    obéissance passive

    Related Words

    to obey
    Acting in accordance with orders or instructions.
    obéir
    authority
    The power to command or exert constraints.
    autorité
    discipline
    A set of rules governing behavior.
    discipline

    Slang Meanings

    To yield
    He did not hesitate to yield to his boss's demands.
    Il n'a pas hésité à se plier aux exigences de son patron.
    To give in
    She quickly gave in to her friends' pressure.
    Elle a céder rapidement à la pression de ses amis.