handicap
French → English
(medical) Disability: a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Le bâtiment a été rénové pour faciliter l'accès aux personnes souffrant d'un handicap.
(English) The building was renovated to facilitate access for people with a disability.
Son handicap visuel ne l'empêche pas de jouer du piano avec brio.
(English) His visual disability does not prevent him from playing the piano brilliantly.
(figurative) Disadvantage: a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult
Ne pas parler anglais est un grand handicap pour trouver un travail dans l'informatique.
(English) Not speaking English is a major disadvantage for finding a job in IT.
L'ignorance de la langue locale était un handicap lors de son voyage.
(English) The ignorance of the local language was a disadvantage during his trip.
Entry ID: fr:en:handicap · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary