arrête ça
The English phrase 'stop that' is translated into French as arrête ça.
Arrête ça is a command used to tell someone to end an annoying or inappropriate action. It is commonly used as a sharp command when someone is doing something irritating, such as making a repetitive noise or teasing someone.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase arrête ça, arrête is the imperative form of the verb arrêter, meaning 'stop' and ça is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'it'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal 'vous' form, use arrêtez ça instead of arrête ça.
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Examples in context
- Arrête ça.Stop that thing.This sentence is useful for saying 'Stop that thing.'Tatoeba #11964315 by Amastan, translation #8400758 by Amastan
- Arrête ça !Stop that.Tatoeba #1850047 by sacredceltic, translation #1860592 by CK
- Arrête ça maintenant.Stop that now.This sentence is useful for saying 'Stop that now.'Tatoeba #5404055 by pititnatole, translation #2250024 by CK
- Arrête ça tout de suite! Tu m'énerves!Stop that right away! You're annoying me!
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Example conversation
Lucas is teasing Emma by making funny faces.
- EmmaArrête ça, Lucas !Stop that, Lucas!
- LucasPourquoi ? C'est drôle.Why? It's funny.
- EmmaJe ne peux pas me concentrer.I can't concentrate.
- LucasD'accord, j'arrête.Okay, I'll stop.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ça, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
