French Conversation · Level 77
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French word
barrer
Pronunciation
IPA/baʁe/
Meaning
- verbcross out
Example
Peux-tu barrer ce mot sur la liste ?
Can you cross out this word on the list?
More examples
J'ai barré la phrase qui contenait une erreur.
I crossed out the sentence that contained an error.
Core concept
A bar closes a passage, or a line closes off a written item by crossing it out.
Common phrases
barrer un mot
cross out a word
barrer une phrase
cross out a sentence
barrer une case
cross out a box
Similar words
effacer: Erases writing or marks by rubbing or otherwise making them disappear.
rayer: Crosses out writing or marks a surface with lines, sometimes leaving scratches.
supprimer: Deletes data or an item entirely so it is no longer present.
verrouiller: Locks a door or device in place to prevent unauthorized opening.
Definition in French
Fermer ou obstruer un passage à l'aide d'une barre ou d'un verrou ; en écriture, rayer ou supprimer un élément en traçant une ligne.
Word origin
French barrer derives from barre, meaning a bar, with the verb-forming suffix -er.
Usage tips
- The reflexive form se barrer is informal and means to leave or run away, not to block or cross out.