interrompre /ɛ̃tɛʁˈɔ̃pʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "interrupt".

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Source term
interrupt
Translation
interrompre
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form interrompre
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + interrompre
Examples
Nous devons souvent interrompre.
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Example Sentences

Veuillez ne pas m'interrompre pendant que j'explique les consignes de sécurité aux visiteurs.

English: Please don't interrupt me while I am explaining the safety instructions to the visitors.

B2 · activationAndControl

Un fort coup de tonnerre a interrompu notre dîner en plein air juste avant l'arrivée du dessert.

English: The loud thunder interrupted our outdoor dinner just before the dessert arrived.

B2 · activationAndControl

Elle a interrompu poliment l'orateur pour poser une question sur le budget.

English: She politely interrupted the speaker to ask a question about the budget.

B2 · activationAndControl

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