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    Barras (en. Bars)

    /baʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pieces of metal or wood, long and straight.
    The workers used barras to reinforce the structure.
    Les ouvriers ont utilisé des barras pour renforcer la structure.
    Iron bars used in construction.
    He bought barras to build his barbecue.
    Il a acheté des barras pour construire son barbecue.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'barra' which means 'bar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set up barriers
    To establish obstacles or restrictions.
    faire des barrages
    to put up bars
    To establish a limit or an enclosure.
    mettre des barres
    to pass between the bars
    To find a way to overcome an obstacle.
    passer entre les barres

    Related Words

    bar
    A small bar, often used in the context of security.
    barreau
    dam
    A construction that blocks or diverts a watercourse.
    barrage
    bar
    A straight and long piece, typically stiffer.
    barre

    Slang Meanings

    To have financial difficulties.
    After losing his job, he is really in the barras.
    Après la perte de son emploi, il est vraiment dans les barras.
    To have a complicated situation.
    She still has some barras with her new project.
    Elle a encore des barras avec son nouveau projet.