This is the 10824th most frequent French word.
obstruction
The act of blocking or impeding something.
Here, 'obstruction' refers to a physical blockage that prevents movement or progress.
L'obstruction du passage a causé un retard.
The obstruction of the passage caused a delay.
In this sentence, 'obstruction' is used metaphorically to describe a hindrance to developmental advances.
Son attitude était une obstruction aux progrès de l'équipe.
His attitude was an obstruction to the team's progress.
Here, 'obstruction' indicates intentional actions or strategies aimed at delaying or complicating a process.