obstacle

• Nom désignant ce qui barre le passage, gêne la progression ou représente une difficulté à surmonter.

A noun referring to something that blocks one's way, hinders progress, or presents a difficulty to be overcome.

1. Physical barrierB1formal

   A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

   obstacle physique

   • The fallen tree was an obstacle on the road.
   • They had to remove several obstacles from the hiking trail.
   • The wall was a major obstacle for the runners.

   Synonymesbarbarricadebarrierblockblockadehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstructionsnag

   Antonymesaidassistanceclearanceconduithelpopeningpassagepath

2. Figurative hindranceB1formal

   Something that makes it difficult to achieve a goal or succeed.

   obstacle figuré

   • Lack of funding is the biggest obstacle to the project.
   • Her shyness was an obstacle to making new friends.
   • Overcoming obstacles is part of personal growth.

   Synonymesbarbarrierblockblockagecheckcumberdifficultydrawbackencumbrancehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antonymesadvantageaidassistanceboosthelp