Sentence examples of "was obliged" in English

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I was obliged to go out yesterday. J'ai été obligé de sortir, hier.

Because of illness, he was obliged to give up smoking. À cause de sa maladie, il a été obligé d'arrêter de fumer.

I missed the last bus, and was obliged to walk home in the rain. J'ai raté le dernier bus, et j'ai dû marcher sous la pluie pour rentrer à la maison.

She was obliged to marry the old man. Elle fut obligée d'épouser le vieil homme.

The government was obliged to make changes in its foreign policy. Le gouvernement était dans l'obligation de modifier sa politique extérieure.

I'd be much obliged if you could give me a lift into town. Je vous serais fort obligé si vous pouviez me conduire en ville.

You found me where no one else was looking. Tu m'as trouvée où personne ne cherchait.

I am obliged to leave early to catch my train. Je suis obligé de partir tôt pour prendre mon train.

I was really tired so I went to bed early. J'étais très fatigué, donc je me suis couché tôt.

We were obliged to give up our plan. Nous avons été contraints d'abandonner notre plan.

The coffee was so hot that I couldn't drink it. Le café était tellement chaud que je n'ai pas pu le boire.

We were obliged to abandon our plan. Nous avons été contraints d'abandonner notre plan.

I was expecting you last night. Je vous attendais la nuit dernière.

I am very much obliged to you for your help. Je vous suis très reconnaissant pour votre aide.

The child had no overcoat on although it was very cold. L'enfant n'avait pas de manteau alors qu'il faisait très froid.

I am much obliged to you for your help. J'apprécie beaucoup votre aide.

He was born on July 28th, 1888. Il est né le 28 juillet 1888.

Busy as she was, she came to see me. Occupée comme elle l'était, elle est venue me voir.

Space travel was thought to be impossible. On tenait les voyages spatiaux pour impossible.

That couple was made for each other. Ce couple était fait l'un pour l'autre.

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