obliging

UK
/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
obligingadjective
more obliging
Comp.
most obliging
Super.
UK
/əˈblaɪ.dʒɪŋ/
US
/əˈblaɪ.dʒɪŋ/
Traductions
serviableLe plus courant dans le sens de « prêt à rendre service, aimable ».
The obliging waiter quickly brought us extra napkins when we asked.
Le serveur serviable nous a rapidement apporté des serviettes supplémentaires quand nous le lui avons demandé.
Traductions supplémentaires
obligeantPlus soutenu ; convient dans le sens de « plein de prévenance, disposé à rendre service ».
Définitions
Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.
The obliging waiter quickly brought us extra napkins when we asked.
obliginggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
Traductions
obligeantParticipe présent du verbe « obliger ».
He is obliging his guests with fresh towels.
Il oblige ses invités en leur donnant des serviettes propres.
Définitions
Present participle of the verb "oblige".
He is obliging his guests with fresh towels.
obligingnoun
Gerund form of "oblige"; used as an uncountable noun.
Traductions
obligeanceNom courant pour l’idée de bienveillance et de disposition à rendre service.
Her constant obliging of her neighbors earned her a reputation for kindness.
Son obligeance constante envers ses voisins lui a valu une réputation de bonté.
Définitions
The act of doing a favor or service for someone; the act of obliging.
Her constant obliging of her neighbors earned her a reputation for kindness.
obligeverb

obliging

Gerund

obliged
Past Simple
obliged
Past Participle
obliging
Gerund
UK
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
US
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
Traductions
The contract obliges the company to complete the project by the end of the year.
Le contrat oblige l’entreprise à achever le projet d’ici la fin de l’année.
Traductions supplémentaires
astreindreSoutenu; surtout dans un contexte juridique ou administratif.
Définitions
To make someone legally or morally bound to do something.
The contract obliges the company to complete the project by the end of the year.
To do as someone asks or desires in order to help or please them.
She obliged her friend by picking up the groceries on her way home.
obligegerund / present participle

obliging

Denotes a habitual willingness to help; synonymous with ‘helpful’ or ‘accommodating’.
Traductions
The obliging staff made our stay enjoyable.
Le personnel serviable a rendu notre séjour agréable.
Traductions supplémentaires
complaisantPlus marqué selon le contexte; peut suggérer une disponibilité parfois trop empressée.
Définitions
Willing to help or do favours; accommodating.
The obliging staff made our stay enjoyable.
obligepast participle
Définitions
Grateful or indebted for a service or favour; thankful.
I’m much obliged to you for your assistance.
Compelled or required to do something.
Visitors are obliged to sign in at reception.