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l'

feminine

/a.ʁɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/

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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

Genderfeminine
Pluralarrestations

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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This word is part of lesson 33.