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obligé

French → English

adj//ɔ.bli.ʒe//

(social) Expected: describing an action or custom that is conventional or necessary

C'est le compliment obligé que l'on fait à chaque mariage traditionnel.

(English) It is the expected compliment one gives at every traditional wedding.

La visite au musée local est un passage obligé pour tous les touristes.

(English) The visit to the local museum is a mandatory stop for all tourists.

noun//ɔ.bli.ʒe//

(finance/law) Debtor: a person who owes a debt or is bound by a legal guarantee

Le principal obligé doit payer la pension alimentaire chaque mois.

(English) The primary debtor must pay the alimony every month.

Il ne se considère comme l'obligé de personne malgré l'aide reçue.

(English) He does not consider himself indebted to anyone despite the help received.

Entry ID: fr:en:obligé · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary