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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.
    "She paused the film to answer the door."
  2. noun A short break or halt in an activity, or the button that creates one.
    "There was an awkward pause before anyone spoke."

pause in a sentence

  • She paused the film to answer the door.
  • He paused for a moment before answering the question.
  • There was an awkward pause before anyone spoke.
  • Hit the pause button if you need to grab a snack.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "She paused the film to answer the door." 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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