barrière — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
• hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
• railing noun A fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports.

Senses

barrière is used for these senses in English:

• hurdle (figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

barrier — full definition

1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.

hurdle — full definition

1. noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
2. noun An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
3. verb To jump over something while running, or to overcome a difficulty.

Related French words