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.
Etymology
From Latin 'barriera', derived from 'barra' which means 'bar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
bar
Long and rigid object.
barre
fence
Structure that delineates a property.
clôture
obstacle
Element that hinders movement.
obstacle
Slang Meanings
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.