to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
empêcher soi-même ou quelqu'un de faire quelque chose (empecher soi-meme ou quelqu'un de faire quelque chose)
"I couldn’t keep from laughing when he told the joke."
"Je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de rire quand il a raconté la blague." (Je n'ai pas pu m'empecher de rire quand il a raconte la blague)
to reach an agreement after long discussions or negotiations
to become more self-assured by repeated practice
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
to cause something to happen
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
to release tension and stop worrying