No. 8,984 in French
chicane
"Chicane" in French means a petty dispute, quibble, or an obstacle (often in roadways).
In a sentence
Les enfants se sont disputés à propos d'une chicane dans le jeu.
The children argued about a quarrel in the game.
In this sentence, "chicane" is used to represent a quarrel or a disagreement among the children.
La chicane sur la route est difficile à naviguer.
The chicane on the road is difficult to navigate.
Here, "chicane" refers to a sharp bend or an artificial barrier on a road or track, often used in racing contexts.
Elle a réussi à éviter la chicane avec subtilité.
She managed to avoid the dispute with subtlety.
In this example, "chicane" denotes a metaphorical argument or obstacle that was successfully avoided.
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