No. 1,113 in French
cesse
"Cesse" means "cease" or "stop" in English.
In a sentence
Elle ne cesse de chanter toute la journée.
She does not stop singing all day long.
In this sentence, 'cesse' is used as part of the phrase 'ne cesse de' which means 'does not stop'. It conveys the continual action of singing.
Nous demandons qu'il cesse ses critiques incessantes.
We ask that he cease his incessant criticisms.
Here, 'cesse' serves as the verb form expressing the stoppage of an action (to cease). It is in the subjunctive mood due to the demand.
Lorsque le bruit cesse, on peut enfin entendre le silence.
When the noise ceases, one can finally hear the silence.
In this example, 'cesse' illustrates the action coming to an end, referring to the noise stopping.
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