hurdle

• Nom désignant un obstacle ou une difficulté à surmonter, ou une barrière physique utilisée dans les épreuves d'athlétisme.

A noun referring to an obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome, or a physical barrier used in track and field events.

1. Athletic barrierA2formalsport

   A frame or barrier that athletes jump over during a race.

   haie (obstacle d'athlétisme)

   • The runner cleared the last hurdle and won the race.
   • She practiced jumping over hurdles every day.
   • The hurdles were set at different heights for the competition.

   Synonymesbarrierjumpobstacle

2. Obstacle or difficultyB1formal

   A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.

   obstacle, difficulté

   • Lack of funding was the biggest hurdle for the project.
   • He overcame many hurdles to achieve his dream.
   • The first hurdle in the process is getting approval.

   Synonymesbarbarrierblockdifficultyhindranceimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antonymesadvantageaidassistancebenefithelp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de sauter par-dessus un obstacle ou de surmonter une difficulté ou un défi.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping over an obstacle or overcoming a difficulty or challenge.

1. Jump over an obstacleB2formal

   To jump over something while running, especially in a race.

   Franchir un obstacle

   • The athlete hurdled the barrier with ease.
   • He hurdled the fallen tree during the cross-country race.
   • She trained for months to learn how to hurdle properly.

   Synonymesclearjumpleapskipvault

2. Overcome a difficultyB2informal

   To successfully deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle.

   surmonter un obstacle

   • We need to hurdle these financial challenges first.
   • She hurdled every objection during the negotiation.
   • The team hurdled the technical issues and launched the product on time.

   Synonymesbeatclearconquermasterovercomesurmounttackle

   Antonymescapitulatefailfloundersuccumbyield