This is the 10113th most frequent French word.
halte
"Halte" means "stop" or "pause" in English.
Here, 'halte' is used as a noun, meaning a place or a stop for resting.
La halte était un endroit paisible pour se reposer lors de notre promenade.
The stop was a peaceful place to rest during our walk.
In this sentence, 'halte' is used as a noun, suggesting a brief pause or stopping point.
Arrêtez-vous ici et faites halte avant de continuer votre chemin.
Stop here and take a pause before continuing your way.
In this usage, 'halte' is employed metaphorically to mean stopping an activity temporarily or calling for a suspension.