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.

Synonyms:clôtures, palissades, obstacles
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.

Synonyms:obstacles, freins, entraves, limitations