Translation of "obedience" to French

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Dictionary translations for "obedience"

obedience [əˈbi:djəns] noun

l' obéissance f

The duty of a daughter is in obedience.

Le devoir d'une fille est dans l'obéissance.

la sagesse f (behavior)

la docilité f (docility)

Phrases with "obedience" (1)

obedience of the horse - obéissance

Contexts with "obedience"

The duty of a daughter is in obedience. Le devoir d'une fille est dans l'obéissance.

Their culture values obedience to those in positions of authority. Leur culture met en exergue l'obéissance envers les détenteurs de l'autorité.

The fear of some divine and supreme powers keeps men in obedience. La crainte de quelques pouvoirs suprêmes et divins conservent les hommes dans l'obéissance.

The obedience of everyone to rules, even absurd ones, promotes a greater cohesion within society. L’obéissance de tous à des règles, même absurdes, assure à la société une cohésion plus grande.

The strongest is never strong enough to always be master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty. From there derives the right of the strongest. Le plus fort n'est jamais assez fort pour être toujours le maître, s'il ne transforme la force en droit et l'obéissance en devoir. De là le droit du plus fort.

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