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    Barraient (en. Barred)

    /baʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of blocking or closing an access.
    They blocked the road to prevent cars from passing.
    Ils barraient la route pour empêcher les voitures de passer.
    To put up a barrier to stop something.
    The protesters blocked the entrance of the building.
    Les manifestants barraient l'entrée du bâtiment.
    To make movement or access impossible.
    Objects blocked the way in the hallway.
    Les objets barraient le chemin dans le couloir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'barrer', deriving from old French 'barre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blocks the way
    prevent passage
    barre le chemin
    barrier at the entrance
    protect access
    barre à l'entrée

    Related Words

    bar
    an obstruction placed to stop movement
    barre
    barrier
    an obstacle placed to protect or delimit an area
    barrière
    dam
    a construction to prevent water from passing
    barrage

    Slang Meanings

    to block informally
    He was blocking the way as a joke.
    Il a barraient le chemin pour plaisanter.
    to oppose something
    They blocked the project at the meeting.
    Ils barraient le projet à la réunion.