L'empêcher (en. Prevent it)

/lɑ̃.pe.ʃe/

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Slang Meanings

To prevent someone from doing something informally.
I will put a stop to him to prevent him from doing stupid things.
Je vais lui mettre le holà pour l'empêcher de faire des bêtises.
To use one's presence to dissuade.
If I’m around, it prevents him from acting like a fool.
Si je suis là, ça l'empêche d'agir comme un fou.