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    Empêché (en. Prevented)

    [ɑ̃peʃe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who is unable to act due to a hindrance.
    She is prevented from coming to the meeting.
    Elle est empêchée de venir à la réunion.
    Who is blocked or stopped in their actions.
    He feels prevented by his doubts.
    Il se sent empêché par ses doutes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'empêcher' which means to prevent, to hold back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be prevented by
    to be held back or blocked by something.
    être empêché par
    to refrain from doing
    not to allow oneself to do something.
    s'empêcher de faire
    not to refrain from
    to act without restraint, despite the obstacles.
    ne pas s'empêcher de

    Related Words

    hindrance
    The situation that prevents someone from acting.
    empêchement
    to prevent
    To prohibit or make the achievement of something difficult.
    empêcher

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a tough spot
    He is in a tough spot with all these problems.
    Il est dans la galère avec tous ces problèmes.
    To have the handbrake on
    It seems like he has the handbrake on his projects.
    On dirait qu'il a le frein à main sur ses projets.