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pause in French

pause in French is pause, pauser — pause means to stop something briefly, intending to continue later.

pause in French

pause
noun
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
pauser
verb
(intransitive) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

What does "pause" mean?

  1. verb To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
    "We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view."
  2. noun A short break or halt in an activity, or the button that creates one.
    "After a long pause, the speaker smiled and continued with her story."
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pause in a sentence

  • We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view.
  • She paused the film to answer the door.
  • After a long pause, the speaker smiled and continued with her story.
  • There was an awkward pause before anyone spoke.

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What is "pause" in French?
"pause" in French is pause, pauser. pause means: To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
How do you use "pause" in a sentence?
Example: "We paused our walk beside the river to admire the view." In French, "pause" is pause, pauser.
Are there other ways to say "pause" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pause": pause, pauser.
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