French Conversation · Level 103
60 words
French word
achoppement
Pronunciation
IPA/aʃɔpəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounobstacle
Example
Un achoppement a empêché le lancement.
An obstacle prevented the launch.
More examples
Un achoppement dans la négociation a empêché l'accord.
A stumbling block in the negotiation prevented the agreement.
Core concept
A hidden bump in a plan that brings progress to a halt.
Similar words
empêchement: A circumstance or cause that prevents a planned action from taking place.
imprévu: A sudden event or situation that was not part of the plan.
contretemps: A minor trouble or inconvenience that delays a plan or appointment.
problème: A difficulty or issue that requires a solution.
Definition in French
Signifie un obstacle imprévu ou une difficulté qui provoque une interruption ou un retard dans le déroulement d'une action.
Word origin
French formed achoppement from achopper, 'to stumble', and applied the idea of stumbling to a difficulty in an action.
Usage tips
- Point d'achoppement is a common collocation for a specific issue that blocks agreement or progress.