De barrière
Example: De barrière tussen de twee landen is erg hoog.
Definition
"De barrière" refers to a physical or metaphorical barrier that separates or obstructs movement or communication. It can be a fence, wall, or any obstacle that limits access or interaction between two areas or groups.
Etymology
The word "de barrière" originates from the French word 'barrière', meaning a barrier or gate. It entered Dutch through historical contact with French-speaking regions, especially during periods of trade and political interaction. Did you know? The term originally referred to a gate or toll point on a road.
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"De barrière" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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