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    Interruption (en. Interruption)

    /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.ʊp.ʃjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of cutting an action or speech.
    Its interruption caused general confusion.
    Son interruption a causé une confusion générale.
    Time during which something is interrupted.
    The interruption of the connection lasted several minutes.
    L'interruption de la connexion a duré plusieurs minutes.
    Break in the continuity of an event.
    There was an interruption in the service due to a breakdown.
    Il y a eu une interruption dans le service en raison d'une panne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'interrumpere', which means 'to cut between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    service interruption
    Temporary cessation of a service's functions.
    interruption de service
    without interruption
    Without pause or interruption.
    sans interruption
    interruption of activities
    Temporary cessation of a business or service's activities.
    interruption d'activité

    Related Words

    interrupt
    To suddenly cease something.
    interrompre
    interrupted
    That has been stopped or cut off.
    interrompu
    rupture
    Action of breaking something.
    rupture

    Slang Meanings

    Cut in a conversation.
    He made an interruption that disturbed everyone.
    Il a fait une interruption qui a dérangé tout le monde.
    Unexpected pause.
    We had an interruption that made everyone laugh.
    On a eu une interruption qui a fait rire tout le monde.