How is the word empêcher translated from French to English

English translation
prevented
verb

A fait en sorte qu'une chose n'arrive pas.

Stopped something from happening.

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  • La pluie a empêché le match. — Rain prevented the game.

  • Un ascenseur en panne nous a empêchés d'atteindre le bureau. — A broken lift prevented us from reaching the office.

  • Qu'est-ce qui t'a empêché d'appeler ? — What prevented you from calling?

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