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bar

UK
/bɑː/
US
/bɑr/

Translations

barnoun
bars
pl
UK
/bɑː/
US
/bɑr/
The window was secured with an iron bar to prevent break-ins.
La fenêtre était sécurisée avec une barre en fer pour empêcher les effractions.
barÉtablissement où l’on consomme des boissons alcoolisées.
We decided to meet at the bar for a few drinks after work.
Nous avons décidé de nous retrouver au bar pour boire un verre après le travail.
comptoirDans un pub, un restaurant ou un café.
She ordered a coffee at the bar while waiting for her friend.
Elle a commandé un café au comptoir en attendant son amie.
mesureEn musique.
The song has a catchy rhythm with four beats in each bar.
La chanson a un rythme entraînant avec quatre temps dans chaque mesure.
Lack of funding is a major bar to the project's completion.
Le manque de financement est un obstacle majeur à l'achèvement du projet.
barUnité de pression.
The tire pressure is measured in bars to ensure safety.
La pression des pneus est mesurée en bars pour garantir la sécurité.
barreBloc allongé de matière ; pour le chocolat, tablette est aussi courant.
She bought a bar of chocolate as a treat for herself.
Elle a acheté une barre de chocolat pour se faire plaisir.
barreauLa profession juridique.
She was called to the bar after passing her law exams.
Elle a été admise au barreau après avoir réussi ses examens de droit.
Additional translations
freinAu sens figuré.
tablettePour le chocolat.
Synonyms
pub
tavern
saloon
establishment
lounge
club
canteen
watering hole
barverb
barred
Past Simple
barred
Past Participle
barring
Gerund
UK
/bɑː/
US
/bɑr/
The manager barred him from entering the premises after the incident.
Le responsable lui a interdit d'entrer dans les locaux après l'incident.
barrerFermer ou renforcer avec une barre.
They barred the door to keep the intruders out.
Ils ont barré la porte pour empêcher les intrus d'entrer.
strierEn parlant d’un motif ou d’une surface marquée de bandes.
The artist barred the canvas with bold, colorful lines.
L'artiste a strié la toile de lignes audacieuses et colorées.
Additional translations
empêcher
Synonyms
prohibit
forbid
prevent
exclude
interdict
disallow
baradjective
Used attributively before a noun, especially to denote relation to an establishment that serves alcoholic drinks or something composed of bars.
de barRelatif à un bar ou aux boissons alcoolisées.
The bar staff were busy mixing cocktails.
Le personnel de bar était occupé à préparer des cocktails.
à barreauxComposé de barres ; souvent pour une grille ou une porte.
The bar gate kept the livestock from escaping.
La grille à barreaux empêchait le bétail de s'échapper.
barpreposition
UK
/bɑː/
US
/bɑr/
Everyone bar John was invited to the party.
Tout le monde sauf John a été invité à la fête.

Definitions

barnoun
A long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.
The window was secured with an iron bar to prevent break-ins.
An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed.
We decided to meet at the bar for a few drinks after work.
A counter in a pub, restaurant, or cafe where drinks or refreshments are served.
She ordered a coffee at the bar while waiting for her friend.
A measure in music, consisting of a set number of beats, typically marked by vertical lines on the staff.
The song has a catchy rhythm with four beats in each bar.
A barrier or restriction to progress or action.
Lack of funding is a major bar to the project's completion.
A unit of pressure, equal to 100,000 pascals.
The tire pressure is measured in bars to ensure safety.
A rectangular block of a substance, typically soap or chocolate.
She bought a bar of chocolate as a treat for herself.
The body of qualified lawyers; the legal profession.
She was called to the bar after passing her law exams.
barverb
To prevent or prohibit someone from doing something or going somewhere.
The manager barred him from entering the premises after the incident.
To fasten something with a bar or bars.
They barred the door to keep the intruders out.
To mark with bars or stripes.
The artist barred the canvas with bold, colorful lines.
baradjective
Relating to or serving alcoholic drinks; pertaining to a bar.
The bar staff were busy mixing cocktails.
Made of, resembling, or consisting of bars.
The bar gate kept the livestock from escaping.
barpreposition
Except for; other than.
Everyone bar John was invited to the party.
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