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    D'arrêt (en. Stop)

    /darɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    which expresses a notion of cessation or pause
    This stop noise is disturbing at night.
    Ce bruit d'arrêt est dérangeant pendant la nuit.
    in reference to something permanent or unchanging
    It's a stop decision that has lasting implications.
    C'est une décision d'arrêt qui a des implications durables.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'arrest' with the preposition 'de' meaning an interruption.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at a standstill
    without movement or activity
    à l'arrêt
    to put a stop
    to interrupt something
    mettre un point d'arrêt
    freeze-frame
    a frozen moment of a scene
    arrêt sur image

    Related Words

    stop
    a term that denotes a cessation of activity, a pause
    arrêt
    interruption
    action of cutting the course of an action or discourse
    interruption
    cessation
    end or stop of something
    cessation

    Slang Meanings

    to stop abruptly
    He put a stop to his dreams when he learned the news.
    Il a d'arrêt sur ses rêves quand il a appris la nouvelle.
    to block
    The news stopped everyone at the café.
    L'info a d'arrêt tout le monde au café.