L'obstacle (en. The obstacle)

/l‿ɔb.stakl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A thing that blocks a path or progress.

There was an obstacle on the road, which delayed our trip.

Il y avait un obstacle sur la route, ce qui a retardé notre voyage.

A challenge or difficulty that prevents reaching a goal.

Overcoming obstacles is essential for success in life.

Surmonter les obstacles est essentiel pour réussir dans la vie.

In sports, an object placed on the path of an athlete in a race.

Runners must jump over the obstacles in this event.

Les coureurs doivent sauter par-dessus les obstacles dans cette épreuve.

From the Latin 'obstaculum', derived from 'obstare' which means to stand in front.

to overcome an obstacle

Overcoming a difficulty or a barrier.

franchir un obstacle

to pose an obstacle

Creating a difficulty or an impediment.

poser un obstacle

to overcome obstacles

Succeeding in getting past challenges.

surmonter des obstacles

hindrance

Something that limits or prevents movement.

entrave

barrier

An element that blocks or limits access.

barrière

difficulty

A state or fact of causing problems in accomplishing an action.

difficulté

A serious worry or problem.

It's a real obstacle in my life, I don't know how to face it.

C'est un vrai obstacle dans ma vie, je ne sais pas comment l'affronter.

A complication in a situation.

This story is full of obstacles, it's going to be difficult to resolve it.

Cette histoire est pleine d'obstacles, ça va être difficile de la régler.