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    Obligatoire (en. Obligatory)

    /ob.li.ga.twaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which must be respected, which cannot be neglected.
    It is mandatory to wear a seatbelt.
    Il est obligatoire de porter une ceinture de sécurité.
    That which is required by a regulation or obligation.
    Attendance at this meeting is mandatory.
    La présence à cette réunion est obligatoire.
    That which allows no alternative, which is inevitable.
    It is mandatory to take this training to obtain the diploma.
    Il est obligatoire de suivre cette formation pour obtenir le diplôme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obligatorius', derived from 'obligare' (to bind, to compel).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mandatory test
    An examination that all students must pass.
    test obligatoire
    mandatory course
    A course that students must take to validate their year.
    cours obligatoire
    mandatory well-being
    A concept according to which certain living conditions must be met.
    bien-être obligatoire

    Related Words

    obligation
    That which is due or required.
    obligation
    to compel
    To force someone to do something.
    obliger
    mandatory
    That which is required or imposed.
    obligatoire

    Slang Meanings

    Something that cannot be avoided.
    Signing up for this course is mandatory, otherwise you're done for.
    S'inscrire à ce cours, c'est du obligatoire, sinon tu es foutu.
    An urgent requirement.
    The vaccine has become mandatory for traveling.
    Le vaccin est devenu un obligatoire pour voyager.