French translation of halt is 
halt

Meaning of "halt" in English

In English, "halt" refers to the act of stopping something from continuing or moving forward. It can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it signifies bringing something to a standstill, while as a noun, it denotes the state of being stopped or discontinued. "Halt" can apply to various contexts, such as stopping a conversation, a machine, or even a process. It suggests an abrupt or immediate cessation rather than a gradual or planned pause, often affecting movement or progress.

Meaning of "halt" in French

In French, "halt" is used as "halte," which similarly signifies a stop or pause in movement or activity. Like its English counterpart, it refers to both a noun and a verb context. As a noun, "halte" indicates a pause or a break in a journey or activity. As a verb, though less common, it would imply the action of causing something to stop. This usage is often found in contexts related to travel, transportation, and daily activities, emphasizing a temporary arrest or cessation.

Pronunciation of "halt" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /hɔːlt/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "halt" may slightly vary with a less pronounced vowel sound, closer to /hɑːlt/. In British English, it retains a more rounded vowel sound. Regional accents might also influence the "h" to be more silent or softer in some dialects.

Pronunciation of "halt" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /alt/

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation remains consistent across regions, though local accents may slightly alter the crispness of the "t." In some southern French accents, there might be a softer or more elongated vowel sound preceding the "t."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Please halt the machine before making any repairs. (Veuillez arrêter la machine avant de faire des réparations.)
2. The project came to a sudden halt due to funding issues. (Le projet a soudainement été interrompu à cause de problèmes de financement.)
3. Soldiers were ordered to halt and wait for further instructions. (Les soldats ont reçu l'ordre de s'arrêter et d'attendre de nouvelles instructions.)
4. The train will halt at the next station for five minutes. (Le train s'arrêtera à la prochaine station pendant cinq minutes.)
5. Heavy snowfall forced the city to halt all public transport. (Les fortes chutes de neige ont forcé la ville à arrêter tous les transports en commun.)
6. The protestors chanted loudly, hoping to halt traffic. (Les manifestants ont chanté fort, espérant arrêter la circulation.)
7. The emergency brake was pulled to halt the escalator. (Le frein d'urgence a été tiré pour arrêter l'escalator.)
8. After the accident, they decided to halt production. (Après l'accident, ils ont décidé d'arrêter la production.)
9. The music played on, with no intention to halt. (La musique a continué, sans intention de s'arrêter.)
10. He was asked to halt and present his identification. (On lui a demandé de s'arrêter et de présenter son identité.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "halt" in English

Synonyms: stop, cease, pause, break, terminate, discontinue, freeze, arrest, suspend, end.

Antonyms: continue, proceed, advance, persist, resume, progress, keep, carry on, maintain, commence.

Similar Words: pause, stop, standstill, interruption, blockage, delay, cessation, interval, rest, break.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "halt" in French

Synonyms: arrêt, pause, interruption, suspension, cessation, arrêt de travail, délai, pause, blocage, fin.

Antonyms: continuation, poursuite, progression, reprise, avancement, prolongation, maintien, déroulement, continuation, lancement.

Similar Words: pause, arrêt, suspension, interruption, blocage, ralentissement, arrêt temporaire, arrêt momentané, halte, station.

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