obstacle in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for obstacle in the English»French Dictionary

obstacle [Brit ˈɒbstək(ə)l, Am ˈɑbstək(ə)l] N lit, fig

obstacle

obstacle m

to be an obstacle to sth (accidentally)

être un obstacle à qc, entraver qc

to be an obstacle to sth (deliberately)

faire obstacle à qc

to put an obstacle in the way of sth

faire obstacle à qc

to put an obstacle in sb's way

faire obstacle à qn

partition is the chief obstacle in the talks

la partition constitue la pierre d'achoppement des pourparlers

obstacle course N MIL

obstacle course

parcours m du combattant

obstacle course fig

course f d'obstacles

obstacle race N

obstacle race

course f d'obstacles

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impassable barrier, obstacle, pass, river

infranchissable

dislodge rock, tile, obstacle

déplacer (from de)

intimidating obstacle, sight, size

impressionnant

negotiable obstacle

franchissable

Translations for obstacle in the French»English Dictionary

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gymkhana lit

obstacle race

gymkhana fig

obstacle course

obstacle

obstacle (à to)

contourner l'obstacle

to get around the obstacle

se heurter à un obstacle

to come up against an obstacle

l'obstacle l'a fait trébucher

the obstacle made him stumble

obstacle in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for obstacle in the English»French Dictionary

obstacle [ˈɒbstəkl, Am ˈɑ:bstə-] N

obstacle

obstacle m

obstacle race N

obstacle race

course f d'obstacles

obstacle course N

1. obstacle course MIL:

obstacle course

parcours m d'obstacles

2. obstacle course fig:

obstacle course

parcours m du combattant

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the horse jibbed at the obstacle

le cheval a refusé l'obstacle

overcome obstacle, fear, problems

surmonter

negotiate obstacle

franchir

come across problem, obstacle

rencontrer

Translations for obstacle in the French»English Dictionary

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obstacle

obstacle

constituer un obstacle à qc

to be an obstacle to sth

parcours du combattant

obstacle course

entrave au commerce/au progrès

obstacle to trade/progress

obstacle Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

obstacle course

parcours m d'obstacles

the horse jibbed at the obstacle

le cheval a refusé l'obstacle

to be an obstacle to sth

constituer un obstacle à qc

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Riverbanks are often strengthened by walls; river stream is free of obstacles.

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However, international sanctions remain a significant obstacle to their development.

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There seemed to be an uncertain obstacle standing in the way of marriage between artist and model.

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The first four to finish moved onto the final round, which consisted of one obstacle, which was three levels high.

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The game includes 3 new race tracks and features 8 battle arenas and 1 obstacle course.

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Ben nearly knocks down the entire course, including the obstacles in the slalom.

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At the beginning of each level the space is empty but during the flight certain enemy ships and obstacles appear on the screen.

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Damage is taken by touching enemies, their projectiles, or certain level obstacles.

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Depending on the type of competition, the obstacles may be marked with numbers indicating the order in which they must be completed.

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It is a major obstacle to the widespread use of this technology.

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