Barricades (en. Barricades)

/ba.ʁi.kad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A temporary construction used to block a way of access.

The protesters erected barricades in the streets to express their anger.

Les manifestants ont érigé des barricades dans les rues pour exprimer leur colère.

A set of means of defense or opposition.

The barricades symbolize resistance against oppression.

Les barricades symbolisent la résistance face à l'oppression.

Physical barriers against intrusions.

It took several hours to build the wooden barricades.

Il a fallu plusieurs heures pour construire les barricades en bois.

From the word 'barricade,' which comes from the Spanish 'barricada,' derived from 'barra' (bar).

to cross the barricade

To pass through a dangerous obstacle.

traverser la barricade

to break through the barricade

To oppose and overcome resistance.

forcer la barricade

to raise barricades

To set up defense measures.

élever des barricades

dam

Construction to regulate or block a flow.

barrage

barrier

Structure that divides or protects.

barrière

closure

The action of blocking access.

fermeture

Temporary blockade created during protests.

They set up improvised barricades at every street corner.

Ils ont mis en place des barricades improvisées à chaque coin de rue.

Protection in a conflict.

In the heat of the moment, the barricades became a symbol of hope.

Dans le feu de l'action, les barricades sont devenues un symbole d'espoir.