Translation of "compel" into French

contraindre, obliger, forcer are the top translations of "compel" into French.

compel verb grammar

(transitive, archaic) (literally) To drive together, round up [..]

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  • contraindre

    verb

    (Justice) [..]

    Black people were compelled to work in cotton fields.

    Les noirs étaient contraints de travailler dans les champs de coton.

  • obliger

    verb

    To exact by force [..]

    I was compelled to sign the paper.

    J'ai été obligé de signer le papier.

  • forcer

    verb

    To force somebody to do something. [..]

    The compelling question here is the protection of civilians under occupation.

    La question qui se pose ici avec force est celle de la protection des civils en territoire occupé.

  • Less frequent translations

    • imposer
    • astreindre
    • produire
    • presser
    • assujettir
    • obliger à
    • exiger

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