This is the 2895th most frequent French word.
empêche
"Empêche" means "prevents" or "hinders" in English.
The word 'empêche' is used to indicate that the noise is obstructing or stopping the action of sleeping.
Le bruit de la construction m'empêche de dormir.
The construction noise prevents me from sleeping.
'Empêche' serves to explain how her attitude is creating an impediment to the action of smooth discussion.
Son attitude empêche la discussion fluide.
His attitude hinders smooth communication.
Here, 'm'empêche' expresses the action of self-restraint, illustrating that the speaker is voluntarily stopping themselves from taking an action.