How do you say "stop" in French?

In French, "stop" is s'arrêter. It is a verb.

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s'arrêter is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "stop" in French?

In French, "stop" is s'arrêter. It is a verb. The word is spelled s'arrêter and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is s'arrêter masculine or feminine?

s'arrêter is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In French, verbs conjugate by person and tense.

How is s'arrêter used in a sentence?

Use s'arrêter as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how s'arrêter fits into a sentence.

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