What does cesser in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word cesser in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cesser in French.

The word cesser in French means stop, stop, do all the time, be always doing , be forever doing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cesser

stop

verbe intransitif (finir, s'arrêter)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La pluie cesse enfin.
The rain is finally stopping.

stop

verbe transitif (ne pas continuer, arrêter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cesse de fumer, c'est mauvais pour ta santé !
Stop smoking; it's bad for your health!

do all the time, be always doing , be forever doing

locution verbale (un peu soutenu (ne pas arrêter de faire [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon voisin ne cesse de m'importuner, c'est insupportable !
My neighbour is always bothering me; it's unbearable.

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