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    Interrompant (en. Interrupting)

    /ɛ̃.tə.ʁɔ̃.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The quality of something that interrupts or stops something unexpectedly.
    An interrupting noise in the conversation is often bothersome.
    Un bruit interrompant la conversation est souvent gênant.
    Referring to a situation that suddenly ceases.
    His speech was interrupted by a phone call.
    Son discours a été interrompant par un appel téléphonique.
    Indicating something that cuts off momentum or action.
    The interrupting comment changed the tone of the discussion.
    L'interrompant commentaire a transformé le ton de la discussion.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb interrupt, with the suffix -ing forming an adjective.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    interrupting the course
    To abruptly modify the course of an action or situation.
    interrompant le cours
    interrupting noise
    A sound that interferes with a moment of concentration.
    bruit interrompant
    interrupting discussion
    A conversation abruptly stopped by an external factor.
    discussion interrompant

    Related Words

    interruption
    Action of cutting off or suspending something.
    interruption
    interrupt
    To end a speech or action by speaking or acting.
    interrompre
    interruptive
    Having the effect of interrupting.
    interruptif

    Slang Meanings

    A disruptive element in a situation.
    That guy is really an interrupting presence in our meeting.
    Ce type là est vraiment un interrompant dans notre réunion.
    A noise or element that halts a moment of attention.
    The phone became the interrupting element of our movie.
    Le téléphone est devenu le interrompant de notre film.