Grammatical class
Noun
obstruction
block (something that prevents passing)
Details
Syllables
obs-truc-tion
Phonetics
ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃
Grammatical class
Noun
Freq. (books)
42341
Freq. (movies)
8608
Freq. (news)
15952
Sentences
Vous faites obstruction à la justice.
You're obstructing justice.
A1
On a fait de l'obstruction, et ils n'ont rien.
We've stonewalled them, and they've got nothing.
A2
Ils font de l'obstruction pour empêcher le projet de loi de passer.
They are filibustering to prevent the bill from passing.
B1