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    S’arrêter (en. To stop)

    /sa.ʁe.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cease to move or to continue an action.
    He decided to stop on the way to rest.
    Il a décidé de s’arrêter en chemin pour se reposer.
    To end an activity.
    She stopped working to retire.
    Elle s'est arrêtée de travailler pour prendre sa retraite.
    To take a break regularly.
    We need to stop every hour to eat.
    Nous devons nous arrêter chaque heure pour manger.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'arret', meaning 'to cease' or 'to interrupt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stop smoking
    to stop smoking.
    s’arrêter de fumer
    to stop at a red light
    to cease moving at a red light.
    s’arrêter au feu rouge
    to stop abruptly
    to suddenly stop one’s movement.
    s’arrêter brusquement

    Related Words

    stop
    Action of stopping.
    arrêt
    withdrawal
    Action of withdrawing or getting rid of.
    retrait
    interruption
    Action of interrupting something.
    interruption

    Slang Meanings

    To stop, to take a break.
    We're going to stop for a moment to have a coffee.
    On va s'arrêter un moment pour prendre un café.
    To settle down, to relax.
    After a long journey, I'm going to stop and enjoy the view.
    Après un long trajet, je vais m'arrêter et profiter de la vue.