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/ɑ̃.pe.ʃe/
1.
verbInf1stPres
to prevent
to stop (someone or something) from
to keep from doing something
La pluie nous a empêchés de sortir.
The rain prevented us from going out.
Synonyms:entraver, bloquer, gêner, interdire
2.
verbInf1stPres
to refrain from; to stop oneself from doing something
(in negative constructions) can't help (doing something)
Je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de rire.
I couldn't help laughing.
Synonyms:se retenir, s'abstenir, résister