obstacle

/ɔb.stakl/
1.
nounmasculineSing

barrier

physical obstruction

hurdle

Un arbre tombé fait obstacle sur la chaussée ; la circulation est bloquée.

A fallen tree is an obstacle on the roadway; traffic is blocked.

Synonyms:barrière, obstruction, blocage, barrage
2.
nounmasculineSing

hindrance

impediment

difficulty that prevents progress

Le manque de financement est souvent un obstacle aux projets des jeunes entreprises.

Lack of funding is often an obstacle to young companies' projects.

Synonyms:frein, entrave, empêchement, difficulté