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    Obligeant (en. Obliging)

    /o.bli.ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who is ready to help, to please.
    He is very obliging, always ready to help his friends.
    Il est très obligeant, toujours prêt à aider ses amis.
    One who is attentive to the desires of others.
    She has an obliging attitude towards her clients.
    Elle a un comportement obligeant envers ses clients.
    One who strives to please through services or attentions.
    His obliging attitude greatly impressed the guests.
    Son attitude obligeante a fortement impressionné les invités.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to oblige' followed by the suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obliging
    To be willing to help or serve others.
    être obligeant
    a obliging service
    A service rendered with eagerness and goodwill.
    un service obligeant

    Related Words

    to oblige
    To make someone feel obliged to do something.
    obliger
    obligatory
    That which must absolutely be done or respected.
    obligatoire
    obligation
    That which is required or imposed.
    obligation

    Slang Meanings

    Cool
    He is really cool with everyone, very obliging.
    Il est vraiment cool avec tout le monde, très obligeant.
    Nice
    This guy is super nice and obliging.
    Ce type est super sympa et obligeant.