to compelled

a obligé, a forcé

k ə m ˈp ɛ l d → compel
verb · past tense Rare #23,756
a obligé, a forcé
EN: The storm compelled us to stay home.
FR: La tempête nous a obligés à rester à la maison.
Conjugation of compel
Indicative past
compelled
Past
compelled

By the way, about the bird, we were compelled to eat it.

Au fait, pour l’oiseau, nous avons été obligés de le manger.

They were compelled to postpone their departure.

Ils ont été contraints de reporter leur départ.

The heavy rain compelled us to put off our departure.

Les fortes pluies nous ont contraints à reporter notre départ.

The rain compelled us to put off the gathering.

La pluie nous a contraints à reporter le rassemblement.

It's quite possible that you'll be compelled to testify tonight.

Il est fort possible que vous soyez contraint de témoigner ce soir.

— The Invisible Guest (2017)

The examination compelled me to study hard.

L’examen m’a obligé à étudier sérieusement.

I was compelled to come and see you because of what happened to me.

Je me suis senti obligé de venir vous voir en raison de ce qui m'est arrivé.

— The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

He compelled me to make a speech.

Il m’a forcé à faire un discours.

Black people were compelled to work in cotton fields.

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

It's very likely that Mr. Doria be compelled to testify tonight.

Il est très probable que M. Doria soit contraint de témoigner ce soir.

— The Invisible Guest (2017)

His mother compelled him to do his homework.

Sa mère l’a obligé à faire ses devoirs.

His failure in business compelled him to sell his house.

Son échec dans les affaires l’a contraint à vendre sa maison.

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