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    N'empêchait (en. Did not prevent)

    /nɑ̃.pɛ.ʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate that something does not constitute an obstacle.
    His positive attitude did not prevent the tension in the room.
    Son attitude positive n'empêchait pas la tension dans la pièce.
    Express that an action or event occurs despite other circumstances.
    The rain did not prevent the festivities from taking place.
    La pluie n'empêchait pas les festivités de se dérouler.
    Signify that a problem does not block a progression or situation.
    The lack of time did not prevent the students from passing their exams.
    Le manque de temps n'empêchait pas les étudiants de réussir leurs examens.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'ne' and 'empêcher', derived from the Latin 'impedicare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that doesn't prevent
    that does not constitute an obstacle
    cela n'empêche pas
    still
    that changes nothing
    n'empêche que
    does not prevent from
    that does not hinder the action of
    n'empêche pas de

    Related Words

    empêcher
    Prohibit or make impossible
    empêcher
    obstacle
    What creates an obstacle
    obstacle
    freiner
    Slow down or stop
    freiner

    Slang Meanings

    Divert attention from anything that could stop something.
    He does his best; still, there are always unexpected events.
    Il fait son possible; n'empêche, il y a toujours des imprévus.
    Not taking a constraint into account.
    We will go out tonight, nonetheless!
    On sortira ce soir, n'empêche!