a obligé, a forcé
By the way, about the bird, we were compelled to eat it.
Au fait, pour l’oiseau, nous avons été obligés de le manger.
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)