What does soumis in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word soumis in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use soumis in French.

The word soumis in French means submissive, subdue, subject, submit, subject to , submit to, subject to, submit to, submit, agree to, be subject to, put to a severe test, subjected to a tough examination. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word soumis

submissive

adjectif (docile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce petit garçon est bien soumis.
This little boy is very submissive.

subdue

verbe transitif (dompter, maîtriser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'armée a soumis les rebelles.
The army subdued the rebels.

subject, submit

verbe transitif (assujettir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il est complétement soumis à l'autorité paternelle.
He is completely subjected to paternal authority.

subject to , submit to

(imposer une action à [qch])

Le constructeur soumet les automobiles à des tests.
The manufacturer subjects the cars to tests.

subject to

(contraindre [qqn] à [qch])

Torquemada a soumis beaucoup de gens à la question.
Torquemada subjected many people to torture.

submit to

(proposer [qch])

L'assureur soumet sa décision aux experts.
The insurer submits his decision to the experts.

submit

verbe pronominal (accepter l'autorité)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Nous nous soumettons aux règlements de la police.
We obey police regulations.

agree to

(consentir)

L'accusé a fini par se soumettre à un test ADN.
The accused ended up agreeing to a DNA test.

be subject to

(devoir respecter [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La France est soumise à la réglementation européenne.
France is subject to European regulation.

put to a severe test

locution adjectivale (fortement sollicité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

subjected to a tough examination

locution adjectivale (examiné en détails)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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