Arrêts (en. Stops)

/aʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Decision made by a judge or a court.
The ruling rendered by the court was highly anticipated.
L'arrêt rendu par la cour a été très attendu.
Moment when something stops.
Frequent stops of the train cause delays.
Les arrêts fréquents du train causent des retards.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'stops' comes from the verb 'to stop', meaning 'to cease moving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sick leave
Interruption of work due to illness.
arrêt maladie
work stoppage
Temporary cessation of work.
arrêt de travail
cardiac arrest
Cessation of cardiac activity.
arrêt cardiaque

Related Words

to stop
To end a movement or activity.
arrêter
to halt
To cease moving or functioning.
s'arrêter
to interrupt
To temporarily put an end to something.
interrompre

Slang Meanings

Stop
Make a stop here, I ask you!
Fais un arrêt ici, je te demande !
Break
We're making a little stop before continuing.
On fait un petit arrêt avant de continuer.