Barrière (en. Barrier)

/baʁjɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

System or object that prevents or limits passage.

He installed a barrier to secure the perimeter.

Il a installé une barrière pour sécuriser le périmètre.

Obstacle that prevents reaching a goal.

Prejudices can be a barrier to equality.

Les préjugés peuvent être une barrière à l'égalité.

Limit or separation between two spaces.

The barriers between the gardens prevent animals from escaping.

Les barrières entre les jardins empêchent les animaux de s’échapper.

From Latin 'barriera', derived from 'barra' which means 'bar'.

psychological barriers

Mental difficulties that prevent progress.

barrières psychologiques

overcome the barrier

Overcome an obstacle.

franchir la barrière

set up a barrier

Establish a limit or obstacle.

mettre une barrière

bar

Long and rigid object.

barre

fence

Structure that delineates a property.

clôture

obstacle

Element that hinders movement.

obstacle

To be in one's bubble

When she is with her music, it's like a barrier between her and the world.

Quand elle est avec sa musique, c'est comme une barrière entre elle et le monde.

Lower the barriers

Barriers need to be lowered to encourage communication.

Il faut lever les barrières pour favoriser la communication.