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    Barrer (en. To cross out)

    /ba.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To prevent passage or access to something.
    He blocked the entrance to the path with a car.
    Il a barré l'entrée du chemin avec une voiture.
    To draw a line to indicate a prohibition.
    The teacher marked the mistakes on the paper.
    Le professeur a barré les fautes sur la copie.
    To defend oneself against an attack using a gesture.
    He blocked the blow with his arm.
    Il a barré le coup avec son bras.

    Etymology

    From vulgar Latin 'barra', meaning 'bar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to block the road
    Preventing someone from passing.
    barrer la route
    to block the way
    Creating an obstacle in the way.
    barrer le chemin
    to take off
    To leave, to depart quickly.
    se barrer

    Related Words

    bar
    A piece of wood or metal to block something.
    barre
    barrier
    An object that obstructs passage.
    barrière
    blocker
    A person who blocks, for example, in a competition.
    barreur

    Slang Meanings

    To leave quickly.
    He left after the party.
    Il s'est barré après la fête.
    To stay out of a situation.
    I prefer to stay out of this conflict.
    Je préfère me barrer de ce conflit.