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soumis

submissive

adjective soo-MEE Rare

Also means

subject to

Usage Note

Soumis is the past participle of soumettre used as an adjective, meaning submissive in character or subject to a rule or authority — soumis à l'impôt (subject to tax). The feminine form is soumise. In everyday speech it often has a negative connotation of being overly obedient or dominated.

Examples

"Il reste soumis aux décisions de la direction."

Natural Translation

He remains subject to management's decisions.

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