barrières

/ba.ʁjɛʁ/barrière
1.
nounfemininePlur

physical barriers; fences or temporary structures used to block or protect an area

On a installé des barrières autour du chantier pour empêcher les passants d'entrer.

They installed barriers around the construction site to prevent passersby from entering.

2.
nounfemininePlur

figurative obstacles or limitations (social, administrative, psychological, etc.)

Il existe encore de nombreuses barrières sociales qui limitent l'accès à certains emplois.

There are still many social barriers that limit access to certain jobs.