Translation of "compel" to French

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Dictionary translations for "compel"

compel [kəmˈpel] verb Conjugation

compelled / compelled / compelling / compels

contraindre

I am compelled to do it.

Je suis contraint à le faire.

forcer (force)

The rain compelled us to put off the gathering.

La pluie nous a forcés à repousser notre rassemblement.

Contexts with "compel"

I am compelled to do it. Je suis contraint à le faire.

I was compelled to sign the paper. J'ai été obligé de signer le papier.

The rain compelled us to put off the gathering. La pluie nous a forcés à repousser notre rassemblement.

They were compelled to postpone their departure. Ils furent contraints de remettre leur départ.

He compelled me to make a speech. Il m'a obligé à faire ce discours.

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