French translation of obstruct is 
obstruer

Meaning of "obstruct" in English

"Obstruct" in English refers to the act of blocking or hindering progress, movement, or passage. It can occur physically, such as an object placed in the way of a path, or metaphorically, such as an obstacle in achieving a goal. To obstruct often implies an intention to interrupt or delay, creating barriers or difficulties that prevent a smooth progression or flow. This term is commonly used to describe impediments in various contexts, such as traffic, legal proceedings, or communication.

Meaning of "obstruer" in French

The French verb "obstruer" conveys the idea of blocking or clogging something, often in a literal sense, such as an object or substance that prevents passage. It can also apply figuratively, describing situations where progress or communication is hindered. "Obstruer" implies creating an obstacle intentionally or accidentally, leading to delays or inefficiencies in operations or processes. The term is frequently used in different domains including infrastructure, health, and linguistics.

Pronunciation of "obstruct" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əbˈstrʌkt/

Pronunciation Variations: While the pronunciation is largely consistent across regions, some might slightly emphasize different syllables depending on accent variations, such as American or British accents.

Pronunciation of "obstruer" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔps.tʁye/

Pronunciation Variations: In French regional accents, there may be slight variations, especially in the articulation of the 'r' sound which can vary between a rolled or guttural pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The fallen tree obstructed the main road.
   (L'arbre tombé a obstrué la route principale.)

2. His plans were obstructed by unforeseen circumstances.
   (Ses plans ont été obstrués par des circonstances imprévues.)

3. The construction noise obstructs my ability to concentrate.
   (Le bruit de la construction obstrue ma capacité à me concentrer.)

4. A large truck obstructed our view of the intersection.
   (Un grand camion a obstrué notre vue de l'intersection.)

5. She felt that bureaucracy was obstructing progress.
   (Elle sentait que la bureaucratie obstruait le progrès.)

6. The river was obstructed by debris after the storm.
   (La rivière était obstruée par des débris après la tempête.)

7. New laws may obstruct international trade.
   (De nouvelles lois peuvent obstruer le commerce international.)

8. The player's injury obstructed his path to success.
   (La blessure du joueur a obstrué son chemin vers le succès.)

9. He tried to obstruct the investigation.
   (Il a tenté d'obstruer l'enquête.)

10. The protesters obstructed the entrance to the building.
    (Les manifestants ont obstrué l'entrée du bâtiment.)

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

Synonyms: block, hinder, impede, barricade, jam, stop, bar, check, thwart, barricade.

Antonyms: facilitate, ease, aid, assist, allow, expedite, let, promote, further, enable.

Similar Words: barricade, prevent, hinder, inhibit, restrict, handicap, frustrate.

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

Synonyms: bloquer, boucher, empêcher, entraver, barrer, encombrer, gêner, stopper, inhiber, coincer.

Antonyms: faciliter, dégager, débloquer, permettre, avancer, encourager, aider, promouvoir, libérer, fluidifier.

Similar Words: obérer, perturber, barrer, emprisonner, paralyser, freiner, encombrer.

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