Barrait (en. Barred)
/ba.ʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of blocking something.
He blocked the text on the document.
Il barrait le texte sur le document.
Indicating the cancellation of information.
She crossed out her name on the list.
Elle a barré son nom sur la liste.
Marking with a line or stroke.
He crossed out the errors on the sheet.
Il a barré les erreurs sur la feuille.
Etymology
From the verb 'barrer', which means to block or barricade a way.
Common Phrases and Expressions
block the road
Preventing passage.
barrer la route
block a door
Closing a door securely.
barrer une porte
get blocked
Being prohibited or prevented from doing something.
se faire barrer
Related Words
bar
A long, rigid object used to close or support.
barre
dam
Obstruction of a waterway.
barrage
barrier
An element that prevents passage or access.
barrière
Slang Meanings
Being stuck in a situation.
I feel overwhelmed with all these tasks to do.
Je me sens barré avec toutes ces tâches à faire.
Being canceled or denied.
My project was blocked by the boss.
Mon projet a été barré par le patron.