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hurdle in French

hurdle in French is haie, obstacle, barrière — hurdle means a barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.

hurdle in French

haie
noun
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
obstacle
noun
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
obstacle
noun
(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
barrière
noun
(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
claie
noun
A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

What does "hurdle" mean?

  1. noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
    "She cleared the final hurdle just ahead of the leader."
  2. noun An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
    "Getting funding was the biggest hurdle for the new business."
  3. verb To jump over something while running, or to overcome a difficulty.
    "The athlete hurdled the barrier without breaking stride."

hurdle in a sentence

  • She cleared the final hurdle just ahead of the leader.
  • Getting funding was the biggest hurdle for the new business.
  • Passing the exam is just one more hurdle before graduation.
  • The athlete hurdled the barrier without breaking stride.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hurdle" in French?

"hurdle" in French is haie, obstacle, barrière. hurdle means: A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.

How do you use "hurdle" in a sentence?

Example: "She cleared the final hurdle just ahead of the leader." In French, "hurdle" is haie, obstacle, barrière.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hurdle": haie, obstacle, barrière, claie.

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