Sentence examples of "s'arrêter court" in French
Pour faire court, il a marié son premier amour.
To make a long story short, he married his first love.
À l'aide d'une lampe-torche, le policier fit signe à la voiture de s'arrêter.
Using a flashlight, the policeman signaled the car to stop.
Quelque chose dans cette maison l'a fait s'arrêter et l'examiner de nouveau.
There was something about that house that made her stop and look again.
Il a pressé le pas en me dépassant, sans s'arrêter pour discuter.
He hurried past me without stopping to speak.
Pour faire court, il a épousé son premier amour.
To make a long story short, he married his first love.
L'école va bientôt s'arrêter à cause des vacances d'été.
School will soon break up for the summer vacation.
Être « très occupé » ne veut ni dire que l'on court partout ni que l'on agit comme si l'on avait le temps pour personne ou quoi que ce soit.
Being "really busy" does not mean running around and acting like you don't have time for anyone or anything.
Le concert fut court. Cependant, il était très bon.
The concert was short. However, it was very good.
Inattentif, le conducteur ne put s'arrêter à temps.
Not being watchful, the driver failed to stop in time.
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