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    Empêchée (en. Prevented)

    /ɑ̃peʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is subjected to a hindrance or obstacle in carrying out an action.
    She is prevented from coming to the meeting due to an unforeseen event.
    Elle est empêchée de venir à la réunion à cause d'un imprévu.
    Who is in a complicated or difficult situation.
    He feels prevented by his professional responsibilities.
    Il se sent empêché par ses responsabilités professionnelles.
    Who is held back or blocked in a given situation.
    Traffic is obstructed due to an accident on the road.
    Le trafic est empêché à cause d'un accident sur la route.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'empêcher', from Latin 'impedicare' which means 'to hinder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be prevented
    To be unable to do something.
    être empêché
    to prevent someone from sleeping
    To cause disruptions that prevent sleep.
    empêcher quelqu'un de dormir
    to refrain from
    To hold oneself back from doing something.
    s'empêcher de

    Related Words

    hindrance
    Obstruction or cause of a hindrance.
    empêchement
    to prevent
    To obstruct something.
    empêcher

    Slang Meanings

    To be blocked by something.
    I am prevented; I cannot party tonight.
    Je suis empêché, je ne peux pas faire la fête ce soir.
    To be in a difficult situation.
    He is prevented by all these assignments to hand in.
    Il est empêché avec tous ces devoirs à rendre.