Empêcher quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'agir ou de se produire.
To prevent someone or something from doing or happening.
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Elle s'est empêchée de rire pendant la réunion. — She tried to keep from laughing during the meeting.
Je peux m'abstenir de manger des sucreries aujourd'hui. — I can keep from eating sweets today.
Peux-tu l'empêcher d'aller à la fête ? — Can you keep him from going to the party?
Peux-tu t'abstenir d'interrompre pendant la réunion ? — Can you keep from interrupting during the meeting?
L'enseignante empêche les élèves d'utiliser leur téléphone. — The teacher keeps students from using their phones.
Abstiens-toi de faire trop de bruit. — Please keep from making too much noise.
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