obstacle /ɔbstˈakl/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "obstacle".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Défis et Revers

Source term
obstacle
Translation
obstacle
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of obstacle (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "obstacle". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form obstacle
Likely article l'
Likely gender elided article
Regular/likely plural obstacles
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'obstacle
Examples
C'est l'obstacle.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Défis et Revers.

Example Sentences

Si vous surmontez chaque obstacle progressivement, vous résoudrez le problème facilement.

English: If you gradually overcome each obstacle, you will solve the problem easily.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Le manque de financement reste le principal obstacle à nos recherches.

English: Lack of funding remains the biggest obstacle to our research.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Elle a surmonté tous les obstacles que la vie a mis sur son chemin.

English: She has overcome every obstacle that life has thrown at her.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

L'arbre tombé était un obstacle sérieux sur la route de campagne.

English: The fallen tree was a serious obstacle on the country road.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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