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obey

/əˈbeɪ/

/oʊˈbeɪ/

obeyverb

obeyed

Past Simple

obeyed

Past Participle

obeying

ing-form

/əˈbeɪ/

/oʊˈbeɪ/

Translations

obéirSe construit généralement avec « à » devant la personne, l’ordre ou l’autorité.

The soldiers were trained to obey their commanding officer without question.

Les soldats étaient entraînés à obéir à leur commandant sans poser de questions.

Additional translations

respecterS’emploie surtout pour une règle, une consigne ou une loi.

Definitions

To comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone or something.

The soldiers were trained to obey their commanding officer without question.

To behave in accordance with a rule, law, or instruction.

Drivers must obey the speed limit to ensure safety on the roads.

To be obedient or compliant; to conform to instructions or rules, especially when the agent is implied rather than explicit.

The dog usually obeys without needing to be told twice.

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