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Curfew
01
couvre-feu
an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night
Exemples
The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety.
Le gouvernement a imposé un couvre-feu strict, exigeant que tout le monde soit à l'intérieur avant 21 heures pour assurer la sécurité publique.
During the state of emergency, the mayor announced a curfew to prevent looting and ensure order.
Pendant l'état d'urgence, le maire a annoncé un couvre-feu pour empêcher les pillages et assurer l'ordre.
02
a signal, often a bell or siren, indicating the start of curfew restrictions
Exemples
The town bell served as the curfew each evening.
Citizens returned home when the curfew sounded.
03
the specific time at which curfew restrictions begin
Exemples
The curfew is set for 9 p.m. every night.
Residents must be indoors before the curfew.
