What does entrave in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word entrave in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use entrave in French.

The word entrave in French means shackle, fetter, hindrance, constraint, hinder, hamper, get it, hobble, illegal interference. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word entrave

shackle, fetter

nom féminin (dispositif qui empêche de bouger)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le jet est une entrave qui retient les rapaces.
A cast is a shackle that keeps birds of prey in place.

hindrance, constraint

nom féminin (figuré (gêne)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le prix des carburants est une entrave aux déplacements.
The price of fuel is a hindrance to travel.

hinder, hamper

verbe transitif (gêner, empêcher)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les fers entravaient les prisonniers pour qu'ils ne puissent pas s'enfuir.
The chains were hindering the prisoners, making it impossible for them flee.

get it

verbe transitif (familier (comprendre) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai essayé de lui expliquer, mais il n'entrave que dalle !
I tried to explain to him, but he didn't get it at all!

hobble

verbe transitif (mettre une entrave à : un animal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le maquignon a entravé ses bêtes pour le marché.
The horse-dealer hobbled his animals for market.

illegal interference

nom masculin (obstruction illégalle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le délit d'entrave est inscrit dans le Code du travail.

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