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    Obéissant (en. Obedient)

    /obéissant/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is ready to listen and comply with requests or instructions.
    The child is very obedient and always follows his parents' instructions.
    L'enfant est très obéissant et respecte toujours les consignes de ses parents.
    Refers to an animal that follows its owner's commands.
    This dog is obedient; it sits immediately when I ask it to.
    Ce chien est obéissant, il s'assoit immédiatement quand je le demande.
    Who demonstrates submission or respect towards authority.
    Employees must be obedient towards their superior to maintain a good working atmosphere.
    Les employés doivent être obéissants envers leur supérieur pour maintenir une bonne ambiance de travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb to obey, derived from the Latin 'oboedire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obedient as a dog
    Refers to a person who obeys blindly.
    obéissant comme un chien
    remain obedient
    Continue to follow rules or commandments.
    rester obéissant
    be obedient towards
    Show respect and submission towards a person or authority.
    etre obéissant envers

    Related Words

    obedience
    Action of obeying, ability to follow rules.
    obéissance
    to obey
    Following orders or instructions.
    obéir
    submission
    State of one who submits.
    soumission

    Slang Meanings

    Obeying without thinking.
    He is so obedient that he does everything he is told, even without asking questions.
    Il est si obéissant qu'il fait tout ce qu'on lui dit, même sans poser de questions.
    Being a follower.
    This group is full of obedient guys who follow the leader without questioning anything.
    Cet groupe est plein de gars obéissants qui suivent le meneur sans se poser de questions.