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obstacle

French → English

noun//ɔp.stakl//

(object) Obstacle: a physical object that blocks one's way or prevents movement

Le cavalier a réussi à franchir le dernier obstacle sans faire tomber la barre.

(English) The rider managed to clear the last hurdle without knocking down the bar.

Les chutes de pierres ont créé un obstacle infranchissable sur la route de montagne.

(English) The rockfalls created an impassable obstacle on the mountain road.

noun//ɔp.stakl//

(metaphor) Hindrance: a circumstance or event that prevents progress or success

Le manque d'argent est le principal obstacle à la réalisation de ce grand projet.

(English) The lack of money is the main obstacle to the realization of this big project.

Elle a dû surmonter de nombreux obstacles avant de devenir une avocate célèbre.

(English) She had to overcome many obstacles before becoming a famous lawyer.

Entry ID: fr:en:obstacle · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary