arret

[uh-ret]

arret Definition

a stop or halt, especially of a train or bus.

Using arret: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arret" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The train made a brief arret at the station.

  • Example

    The bus driver announced an unexpected arret to pick up a passenger.

  • Example

    The arret was longer than expected due to a technical issue with the train.

arret Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with arret

  • a complete stop

    Example

    The car came to a full arret at the red light.

  • an unplanned and sudden stop, usually due to an emergency situation

    Example

    The pilot had to make an emergency arret due to engine failure.

  • a slow and gradual stop, without coming to a complete halt

    Example

    The car made a rolling arret at the intersection, checking for traffic before turning right.

Origins of arret

from French 'arrêt', meaning 'stop'

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Summary: arret in Brief

'Arret' [uh-ret] refers to a stop or halt, especially of a train or bus. It can be a brief or extended pause, as in 'The arret was longer than expected due to a technical issue with the train.' Phrases like 'full arret' and 'emergency arret' denote different types of stops, while 'rolling arret' describes a slow and gradual stop. 'Arret' is a formal term for 'stop' or 'halt.'