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    L'arrêt (en. The stop)

    /la.ʁɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Interruption of a movement or action.
    The train's stop was announced over the loudspeaker.
    L'arrêt du train a été annoncé par haut-parleur.
    Decision made by a court.
    The court rendered a historic ruling.
    Le tribunal a rendu un arrêt historique.
    Resting or pause position.
    We made a stop by the roadside.
    Nous avons fait un arrêt au bord de la route.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'arrêter' with the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a break
    To take a break or stop temporarily.
    faire un arrêt
    bus stop
    Designated location for buses to pick up or drop off passengers.
    arrêt de bus
    sick leave
    Suspension of work for health reasons.
    arrêt maladie

    Related Words

    to stop
    Verb meaning to bring something to an end.
    arrêter
    to interrupt
    To temporarily cease an action.
    interrompre
    break
    Brief interruption of an activity.
    pause

    Slang Meanings

    To stop suddenly in a situation
    He made a sudden 'stop' when he saw his ex.
    Il a fait un 'arrêt' net quand il a vu son ex.
    To pull the brake on a complicated situation
    She decided to put a 'stop' to her relationship.
    Elle a décidé de faire un 'arrêt' sur sa relation.