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
