arrêt

Arrêt is a French noun with several related meanings centered on cessation or interruption. It derives from the verb arrêter, meaning to stop.

Generally, an arrêt designates a stoppage or pause in movement, action, or time. It can refer to a temporary halt, a stopping point along a process, or the end of something.

In public transportation, un arrêt refers to a designated stop along a route where passengers may board or alight. Examples include un arrêt de bus, un arrêt de tramway, or un arrêt de métro. Signs and timetables identify these locations.

In the legal field, un arrêt is a court decision or ruling issued by a court or tribunal. In civil-law jurisdictions, such as France, arrêts are published as part of jurisprudence and may set legal precedent.

In everyday usage, phrases like arrêt maladie and arrêt de travail use the noun to denote a temporary cessation for health or other reasons, such as sick leave or a work stoppage.

The term is cognate with and often contrasted with arrêtés (administrative orders) and the verb arrêter. While related, these forms have distinct uses and legal or administrative functions.