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    Cessèrent (en. Ceased)

    /sɛsʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of putting an end to an action, suspending an activity.
    The cessation of hostilities was welcomed with relief.
    Les cessèrent des hostilités ont été accueillis avec soulagement.
    A halt decided by an authority.
    The cessation of work was announced this morning.
    Le cessèrent des travaux a été annoncé ce matin.

    Etymology

    From the verb cesser, originating from the Latin 'cessare', meaning 'to stop, to rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ceasefire
    To end fighting, declare peace.
    cesser le feu
    stop talking
    To stop expressing oneself, to stop discussing.
    cesser de parler
    cease activities
    To end an ongoing activity.
    cesser l'activité

    Related Words

    cessation
    The action of stopping something.
    cessation
    cease
    To stop an action, interrupt.
    cesser
    cessible
    That which can be ceased or stopped.
    cessible

    Slang Meanings

    To stop a bad habit.
    He quit smoking, everyone applauded his cessation.
    Il a cessé de fumer, tout le monde a applaudi son cessèrent.
    To end a relationship.
    His cessation with her was difficult but necessary.
    Son cessèrent avec elle a été difficile mais nécessaire.