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    Empêcher (en. To prevent)

    /ɑ̃.pe.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Ensure that something does not happen.
    He tried to prevent the rain from ruining the party.
    Il a essayé d'empêcher la pluie de ruiner la fête.
    Prohibit or prevent any action.
    The law prevents discrimination at work.
    La loi empêche la discrimination au travail.
    Obstruct or hinder passage.
    The snow prevented cars from circulating.
    La neige a empêché les voitures de circuler.
    Slow down or limit an action.
    To lose weight, you need to prevent snacking.
    Pour perdre du poids, il faut empêcher les grignotages.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'impedicare', meaning to hinder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prevent someone from sleeping
    Make someone unable to sleep.
    empêcher quelqu'un de dormir
    prevent an accident
    Take measures to avoid an accident.
    empêcher un accident
    prevent development
    Hinder the progress or evolution of something.
    empêcher le développement

    Related Words

    prevent
    Alerting to avoid a problem.
    prévenir
    block
    Stopping something physically or figuratively.
    bloquer
    control
    Exercising influence to limit or direct.
    contrôler

    Slang Meanings

    To hinder someone in their actions.
    Stop bugging me, you’re preventing me from working!
    Arrête de me faire chier, tu m'empêches de travailler !
    To intrusively meddle in other people's affairs.
    He prevents everyone from having fun with his comments.
    Il empêche tout le monde de s'amuser avec ses commentaires.