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    Empêcha (en. Prevented)

    [ɑ̃.pe.ʃa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obstruct or create an obstacle to something.
    He prevented the cat from going out by closing the door.
    Il a empêché le chat de sortir en fermant la porte.
    To hinder the realization of an action.
    She prevented her friend from taking unnecessary risks.
    Elle a empêché son ami de prendre des risques inutiles.
    To prohibit something by an authority.
    The law prevents smoking in public places.
    La loi empêche le tabagisme dans les lieux publics.
    To delay something.
    The rain prevented the train's departure.
    La pluie a empêché le départ du train.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'impedicare', which means to hinder or obstruct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prevent from sleeping
    Causing insomnia or anxiety.
    empêcher de dormir
    refrain from
    Holding back from doing something.
    s'empêcher de
    not prevent
    Not obstructing something.
    ne pas empêcher
    last-minute hindrance
    A sudden obstacle that arises.
    empêchement de dernière minute

    Related Words

    hindrance
    Reason, cause that forbids or prevents something.
    empêchement
    entangle
    To tangle, making a situation difficult.
    emmêler
    prohibition
    The act of prohibiting something.
    interdiction

    Slang Meanings

    To block or oppose something.
    He prevented the party by arriving too early.
    Il a empêché la fête en arrivant trop tôt.
    To throw a spanner in the works.
    She prevents me from enjoying my vacation.
    Elle m'empêche de profiter de mes vacances.