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    D'empêcher (en. To prevent)

    /d‿ɑ̃pɛʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make it impossible to achieve something.
    He tried to prevent her, but she decided to continue.
    Il a tenté de l'en empêcher, mais elle a décidé de continuer.
    Prevent or block an action.
    Safety measures are there to prevent accidents.
    Les mesures de sécurité sont là pour empêcher les accidents.
    Hinder something.
    The rain can prevent the football match.
    La pluie peut empêcher le match de football.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'empêcher', which comes from the Latin 'impedicare', meaning to hinder or prevent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prevent from sleeping
    Cause insomnia or worries.
    empêcher de dormir
    hold back from laughing
    Restrain oneself from laughing.
    s'empêcher de rire
    prevent the wind from changing direction
    Prevent a situation from changing direction.
    empêcher le vent de tourner

    Related Words

    hindrance
    An obstacle or cause that prevents an action.
    empêchement
    prevention
    The act of preventing an event.
    prévention
    prohibition
    A measure that prohibits something.
    interdiction

    Slang Meanings

    To block or slow down something without a valid reason.
    He is always there to thwart my plans.
    Il est toujours là pour d'empêcher mes plans.
    To put a stop to a situation.
    She prevented her friend from making bad decisions.
    Elle a d'empêché son ami de mauvaises décisions.