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    Barricade (en. Barricade)

    /ba.ʁi.kad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An obstruction erected to stop or slow down an assault.
    The protesters built a barricade in the street.
    Les manifestants ont construit une barricade dans la rue.
    A defensive device used during a war or conflict.
    The city was surrounded by barricades to protect itself from attacks.
    La ville était entourée de barricades pour se protéger des attaques.
    verb
    To erect a barricade.
    They barricaded the entrance to the subway station.
    Ils ont barricadé l'entrée de la station de métro.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'barricata', meaning 'blocked'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a barricade
    To build an obstruction to block the passage.
    faire une barricade
    to barricade oneself
    To lock oneself in or protect oneself behind a barricade.
    se barricader

    Related Words

    barrier
    An element that limits or prevents passage.
    barrière
    obstacle
    Something that hinders movement or progress.
    obstacle

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised dam
    He set up a barricade with furniture.
    Il a mis une barricade avec des meubles.
    To block access
    We made a barricade to prevent the cops from entering.
    On a fait une barricade pour empêcher les flics d'entrer.