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    Interrompu (en. Interrupted)

    /ɛ̃.te.ʁɔ̃.py/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who has been stopped in an action or process.
    The class was interrupted by the noise outside.
    La classe a été interrompue par le bruit dehors.
    One who has had an interruption in their progress.
    Our conversation was interrupted by a phone call.
    Notre conversation a été interrompue par un appel téléphonique.
    Advantage or problem caused by an unexpected pause.
    His sleep was interrupted by nightmares.
    Son sommeil a été interrompu par des cauchemars.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'interrompre', from Latin 'interrumpere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a service interruption
    A temporary halt in a service offered.
    une interruption de service
    to interrupt someone
    To cut someone off during a conversation.
    interrompre quelqu'un
    to speak out loud
    To express oneself audibly to the point of interrupting others.
    parler à voix haute

    Related Words

    interruption
    Action of interrupting, stopping a process.
    interruption
    to interrupt
    Temporarily ceasing an activity or speech.
    interrompre
    pause
    Moment when one stops in an action.
    pause

    Slang Meanings

    To stop an activity unexpectedly.
    He interrupted our game without warning.
    Il a interrompu notre jeu sans prévenir.
    To cut off a conversation, risking being looked down upon.
    She abruptly interrupted the discussion.
    Elle a interrompu la discussion de façon brusque.