frein
/fʁɛ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
brake (mechanical device used to slow or stop a vehicle or machine)
Le frein de mon vélo ne fonctionne plus.
The brake on my bike isn't working anymore.
Synonyms:système de freinage, freinage
2.
nounmasculine
hindrance; obstacle; restraint (something that slows down or prevents progress)
Le manque d'argent est un frein à mon projet.
The lack of money is a hindrance to my project.
Synonyms:obstacle, entrave, barrière, blocage
