L'arrêta (en. Stopped him)

/laʁeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action by which one puts an end to something.
The stoppage was made due to the critical situation.
L'arrêta a été pris en raison de la situation critique.
Judicial decision regarding a case.
The court issued its stoppage on the case.
Le tribunal a rendu son arrêta sur le cas.
Order given to interrupt an activity.
The production stoppage was announced yesterday.
L'arrêta de la production a été annoncé hier.

Etymology

From the verb 'arrêter', of Latin origin 'arreptare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the work stoppage
Suspension of professional activities.
l'arrêta du travail
take a stoppage
Make a decision to suspend.
prendre un arrêta
request a stoppage
Make a request to suspend something.
demander un arrêta

Related Words

stop
Put an end to something.
arrêter
interrupt
Temporarily cease an action.
interrompre
suspend
Put something on hold or pause.
suspendre

Slang Meanings

Take a break.
I'm going to take a stoppage, I need to catch my breath a bit.
Je vais faire un arrêta, j'ai besoin de souffler un peu.
Stop an activity.
We're taking a stoppage on the project, it's too complicated.
On fait un arrêta sur le projet, c'est trop compliqué.