No. 8,950 in French
cessation
Cessation: The act of stopping or halting something.
In a sentence
La cessation de conflits permet de construire la paix.
The cessation of conflicts allows for building peace.
Here, 'cessation' refers to the act of stopping or ending conflicts, which is a general use of the word to imply cessation as an event or action in a formal context.
La cessation des activités de l'entreprise a été annoncée hier.
The cessation of the company's activities was announced yesterday.
In this sentence, 'cessation' is used to signify the formal and complete stop of the company's operations, demonstrating its application in a business context.
La cessation temporaire des travaux est due à des conditions météorologiques défavorables.
The temporary cessation of work is due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Here, 'cessation' indicates a pause or halt in the work, emphasizing its ability to describe both permanent and temporary stopping in situations.
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