Arrêtées (en. Arrested)

/aʁete/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Measures or official decisions.
The municipal council orders were published.
Les arrêtées du conseil municipal ont été publiées.
Legal acts issued by legislative or administrative authorities.
Orders were taken to protect the environment.
Des arrêtées ont été prises pour protéger l'environnement.
Formal decisions made under the laws.
It was necessary to comply with the court orders.
Il a fallu se conformer aux arrêtées du tribunal.

Etymology

From the verb 'arrêter', meaning 'to cease' or 'to interrupt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ministerial orders
Decisions made by a minister.
arrêtées ministérielles
prefectural orders
Decisions issued by the prefecture.
arrêtées préfecturales
judicial orders
Decrees or judgments rendered by a court.
arrêtées judiciaires

Related Words

stop
To put an end to something.
arrêter
decision
Choice or resolution made.
décision
regulation
Official rule or directive.
règlement

Slang Meanings

To make a strong decision.
He made an order on this point.
Il a fait une arrêtée sur ce point.
To act quickly to end a situation.
He imposed orders last night.
Il a imposé des arrêtées hier soir.