Arrêtée (en. Arrested)

/aʁete/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been stopped.
Traffic is stopped due to construction work.
La circulation est arrêtée à cause des travaux.
That is frozen, motionless.
She has a fixed expression on her face.
Elle a une expression arrêtée sur son visage.
That has been suspended.
The project has been halted due to financial issues.
Le projet a été arrêté en raison de problèmes financiers.

Etymology

From the verb "arrêter," derived from the Latin 'arrestare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stopped working
Ceasing work.
arrêté de travailler
to be on leave
To be in a state of immobility.
être en arrêt

Related Words

stop
Action of stopping something.
arrêt
stop (imperative form)
Command to cease.
arrête
municipal order
Decision made by a municipal council.
arrêté municipal

Slang Meanings

To be in a deadlock.
He is completely stuck on this case.
Il est complètement arrêté dans ce dossier.
To be blocked.
She is stopped by the fear of speaking in public.
Elle est arrêtée par la peur de parler en public.