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/a.ʁɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/
Translation
arrest
Word origin
Formed on the old spelling arrester of the verb arrêter, from Vulgar Latin arrestare, built on ad- ('to') and restare ('to stay, to stand still'). English 'arrest' and 'rest' come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- arrestare
- English cognates
- arrest, rest
Grammar
Examples
L' .
The arrest took place early in the morning.
procédé .
The police made three arrests.
surpris .
His arrest surprised the whole neighbourhood.
l' irrégulière.
The judge found that the arrest was unlawful.
, au .
After his arrest, he stayed two days at the station.
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