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    L'empêchait (en. Prevented it)

    lɑ̃peʃɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make it impossible to achieve something.
    The rain prevented him from going out.
    La pluie l'empêchait de sortir.
    Force to interrupt an action.
    His busy schedule prevented him from resting.
    Son emploi du temps chargé l'empêchait de se reposer.
    Disturb the proper course of a situation.
    The many obstacles prevented him from reaching his goal.
    Les nombreux obstacles l'empêchait d'atteindre son objectif.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'empiécher' which comes from the Latin 'impedicare', meaning to hinder or obstruct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prevent him from sleeping
    Make someone unable to find sleep.
    l'empêcher de dormir
    that won't stop me
    Indicate that something will not have an impact on a future action.
    cela ne m'empêchera pas
    prevent him from moving forward
    Hinder the progress or development of something.
    l'empêcher d'avancer

    Related Words

    prevent
    Verb that means to prevent something.
    empêcher
    obstacle
    Element that hinders movement or development.
    obstacle
    hindrance
    Action of blocking or hindering.
    entrave

    Slang Meanings

    To be under pressure
    He is so caught up with work, it prevents him from enjoying life.
    Il est tellement pris par le travail, ça l'empêche de profiter de la vie.
    To be stuck
    Traffic often prevents him from arriving on time.
    La circulation l'empêche souvent d'arriver à l'heure.