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    Cessaient (en. Stopped)

    [sɛ.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Imperfect form of the verb cease, meaning that the action of stopping was ongoing.
    They ceased talking when the teacher entered.
    Ils cessaient de parler quand le professeur est entré.
    Indicates an action that was no longer happening.
    The rains ceased after several days.
    Les pluies cessèrent après plusieurs jours.
    Used to show a continuous interruption in the past.
    She ceased her crying with each smile received.
    Elle cessait ses pleurs à chaque sourire reçu.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'cessare', meaning 'to stop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cease fire
    To put an end to hostilities.
    cesser le feu
    cease to be
    To make cease one's existence or importance.
    cesser d'être
    cease one's activity
    To stop working or doing a task.
    cesser son activité

    Related Words

    cessation
    Action of stopping or interrupting.
    cessation
    cease
    To put an end to something.
    cesser
    ceasing
    Which is in the process of stopping.
    cessant

    Slang Meanings

    To completely stop something
    He stopped going to the bar.
    Il a cessé de fréquenter le bar.
    To take a break or pause
    She decided to stop and rest for a while.
    Elle a décidé de cesser et de se reposer un moment.