Meaning of "debar" in English

The word "debar" means to officially prevent someone from doing something. It is used to refer to actions that prohibit an individual or group from participating in an activity or entering a certain place, often by legal or authoritative means. For instance, someone might be debarred from practicing law due to unethical behavior. "Debar" highlights a restriction or exclusion usually backed by rule or regulation and is often used in formal or legal contexts.

Meaning of "debar" in French

In French, "débar" signifies the act of prohibiting or excluding someone from participating in an activity or accessing a place, similar to its English counterpart. This term is often used within legal or official contexts where a person is barred from engaging in certain activities or entering specific places, typically due to not meeting set requirements or violating rules. It emphasizes the formal nature of being prohibited by authority.

Pronunciation of "debar" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /dɪˈbɑːr/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal variations in English pronunciation across different regions, primarily remaining consistent in stressing the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "debar" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /de.baʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation remains relatively consistent, typically without significant regional variation, following standard French phonetic rules.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The committee decided to debar him from the meeting.
    (Le comité a décidé de le démettre de la réunion.)

  2. She was debarred from practicing medicine in this state.
    (Elle a été interdite d'exercer la médecine dans cet état.)

  3. They will debar any participant who breaks the rules.
    (Ils excluront tout participant qui enfreint les règles.)

  4. The law firm debarred him for unethical conduct.
    (Le cabinet d'avocats l'a interdit pour conduite contraire à l'éthique.)

  5. Can an organization debar someone without evidence?
    (Une organisation peut-elle exclure quelqu'un sans preuves ?)

  6. The country decided to debar the import of hazardous materials.
    (Le pays a décidé d'interdire l'importation de matériaux dangereux.)

  7. Debarring students from exams should be a last resort.
    (Exclure les étudiants des examens devrait être un dernier recours.)

  8. She felt debarred from opportunities due to her background.
    (Elle se sentait privée d’opportunités en raison de son milieu.)

  9. The policy is used to debar former employees from accessing files.
    (La politique est utilisée pour interdire aux anciens employés d'accéder aux fichiers.)

  10. His behavior prompted the board to debar him from membership.
    (Son comportement a poussé le conseil à le priver de son adhésion.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "debar" in English

Synonyms: exclude, ban, prohibit, bar, restrict, prevent, forbid, disallow, interdict, preclude.

Antonyms: admit, allow, permit, welcome, include, accept, sanction, endorse, authorize, enable.

Similar Words: block, obstruct, impede, hinder, restrain, curb, deter, immobilize, halt, stop.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "debar" in French

Synonyms: interdire, exclure, prohiber, empêcher, restreindre, bannir, barrer, proscrire, confiner, limiter.

Antonyms: admettre, autoriser, permettre, accueillir, inclure, accepter, sanctionner, approuver, endosser, libérer.

Similar Words: obstruer, bloquer, entraver, freiner, gêner, stopper, arrêter, interdire, suspendre, inhiber.

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