to interrupt someone while they are speaking
interrompre quelqu'un pendant qu'il parle (interrompre quelqu'un pendant qu'il parle)
"She tried to explain her point, but he cut her short halfway through."
"Elle a essayé d'expliquer son point, mais il l'a coupée court en cours de route." (Elle a essaya d'expliquer son point, mais il **l'a coupe court** en cours de route.)
to rely or depend on someone
to conduct business or communication via an intermediary
to allow positive thoughts and emotions to enter your mind
to protect or guard someone carefully
to start fresh with renewed optimism
to begin or participate in an agreement or discussion