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There are a few ways to say "stop" in French, depending on what you mean. In both France and Canada, the word 'stop' has been adopted into the language, despite it being an English word. However, the french word "arrêter" is more commonly used. See below for some examples of specific situations and the best word(s) to use.
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Learn the verb for "to stop".
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Know what to look for on a stop sign.
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Ask someone to stop doing something.
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Use "halte" to put a stop to something.
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Know when to use "interrompre."
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Express when something is enough.
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Stop a thief.
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QuestionHow do I say "don't worry" in French?Community Answer"Ne vous inquiétez pas."
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QuestionHow do I say I'm sad in French?Community AnswerJe suis triste.
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QuestionHow do I say "Can you stop please?"?Community Answer"Arrête-toi, s'il te plaît?", or more formally, "Arrêtez-vous, s'il vous plaît?" .
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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 14 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 73,065 times.
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Updated: June 16, 2022
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Categories: French
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