Barreau (en. Bar)

/baʁo/

Slang Meanings

To pass the bar
He had to pass the bar before he could practice as a lawyer.
Il a dû faire le barreau avant de pouvoir exercer comme avocat.
To be on the other side of bars
He ended up on the other side of the bars after his arrest.
Il a fini par être de l'autre côté des barreaux après son arrestation.