arrĂȘter
Pronunciation
/aʀete/

Definition & Meaning of "arrĂȘter"in French

arrĂȘter
01

to stop, to halt

mettre fin Ă  une action, un mouvement ou un processus
arrĂȘter definition and meaning
Examples
L' usine a arrĂȘtĂ© sa production temporairement.
The factory halted its production temporarily.
02

to arrest, to apprehend

prendre quelqu'un pour le retenir, souvent par la police
arrĂȘter definition and meaning
Examples
Le gouvernement a arrĂȘtĂ© plusieurs manifestants.
The government arrested several protesters.
03

to quit, to give up

cesser volontairement une activité, une habitude ou un comportement
arrĂȘter definition and meaning
Examples
Nous devons arrĂȘter de gaspiller de l' eau.
We must stop wasting water.
04

to turn off, to shut down

faire cesser le fonctionnement d'un appareil, d'un moteur ou d'un systĂšme
arrĂȘter definition and meaning
Examples
Peux - tu arrĂȘter la musique, s' il te plaĂźt ?
Can you turn off the music, please?
05

to stop, to come to a stop

cesser de bouger ou d'avancer ; se mettre Ă  l'arrĂȘt
arrĂȘter definition and meaning
Examples
Nous nous sommes arrĂȘtĂ©s pour admirer le paysage.
We stopped to admire the scenery.
06

to stop, to come to a stop

cesser de bouger ou de fonctionner ; ne plus continuer
Examples
La voiture a arrĂȘtĂ© brusquement.
The car stopped suddenly.
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