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    L'empêcha (en. Prevented him)

    /lɑ̃pɛʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ensure that something cannot happen.
    He prevented the car from starting by removing the key.
    Il a empêché la voiture de démarrer en enlevant la clé.
    To hinder or restrict the movement or progress of something.
    The medication prevented the pain from worsening.
    Les médicaments ont empêché la douleur de s'aggraver.
    To take measures to not allow something to happen.
    Laws were put in place to prevent corruption.
    Les lois ont été mises en place pour empêcher la corruption.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'empêcher', derived from the Latin 'impedicare' which means to hinder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to not prevent anything
    Not to hinder or prevent anything.
    ne rien empêcher
    to prevent from sleeping
    To provoke a worry that makes sleeping difficult.
    empêcher de dormir
    to refrain from
    To hold back or not do something.
    s'empêcher de

    Related Words

    impediment
    An obstacle or constraint that prevents something.
    empêchement
    hinderer
    A person who prevents others from doing what they want.
    empêcheur

    Slang Meanings

    Brake on an action.
    This guy is a real brake, he prevents everyone from having fun.
    Ce type est un vrai frein, il empêche tout le monde de s'amuser.
    Blocker.
    Don't be a blocker, let them enjoy.
    Ne sois pas un bloqueur, laisse-les profiter.