There are a few ways to say "stop" in French, depending on what you mean. In both France and Canada, the word 'stop' has been adopted into the language, despite it being an English word. However, the french word "arrêter" is more commonly used. See below for some examples of specific situations and the best word(s) to use.

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    How do I say "don't worry" in French?
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    "Ne vous inquiétez pas."
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    How do I say I'm sad in French?
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    Je suis triste.
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    How do I say "Can you stop please?"?
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    "Arrête-toi, s'il te plaît?", or more formally, "Arrêtez-vous, s'il vous plaît?" .
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