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hindrance in French

hindrance in French is obstacle, entrave — hindrance means something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.

hindrance in French

obstacle
noun
Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
entrave
noun
Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

What does "hindrance" mean?

  1. noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
    "The broken lift was a real hindrance to the elderly residents."
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hindrance in a sentence

  • The broken lift was a real hindrance to the elderly residents.
  • Rather than helping, his advice turned out to be more of a hindrance.

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What is "hindrance" in French?

"hindrance" in French is obstacle, entrave. hindrance means: Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.

How do you use "hindrance" in a sentence?

Example: "The broken lift was a real hindrance to the elderly residents." In French, "hindrance" is obstacle, entrave.

Are there other ways to say "hindrance" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hindrance": obstacle, entrave.

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