Marrête

Marrête is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in the context of French language and Canadian French dialects. One common meaning is a stop or a halt. This can be used literally, such as at a bus stop (arrêt de bus), or figuratively, to indicate the cessation of an activity. For example, one might say "mettre un marrête à quelque chose," meaning to put a stop to something.

In some Canadian French contexts, "marrête" can also refer to a small dam or weir used to control water flow in rivers or streams. These structures are often built for purposes like irrigation, water management, or to create small reservoirs. The term emphasizes a point of stopping or holding back water.

The word itself derives from the French verb "arrêter," meaning to stop, to halt, or to arrest. The spelling "marrête" is a colloquial or dialectal variation, often encountered in spoken language or less formal writing, particularly in Quebec. It carries the same core meaning of a stoppage or a point of interruption as the standard French "arrêt." Understanding the context is crucial to determining the specific intended meaning of "marrête."