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impeded

/ɪmˈpiːdɪd/

/ɪmˈpidɪd/

impededpast participle

Used attributively/predicatively to describe something that has been hindered or obstructed.

Translations

handicapéEmploi fréquent dans des composés descriptifs, notamment pour une limitation fonctionnelle.

The program provides assistance for visually impeded students.

Le programme apporte une aide aux étudiants visuellement handicapés.

entravé

Traffic was impeded by the fallen trees across the highway.

La circulation a été entravée par les arbres tombés sur l’autoroute.

Additional translations

gênéS’emploie surtout au sens d’une progression ou d’un fonctionnement ralenti ou perturbé.

Definitions

Blocked, obstructed, or otherwise hindered in movement, progress, or development.

Traffic was impeded by the fallen trees across the highway.

Experiencing a particular impairment or limitation that restricts normal functioning (often in compounds such as “mobility-impeded”).

The program provides assistance for visually impeded students.

impedeverb

impeded

Past Simple

impeded

Past Simple

impeded

Past Participle

impeding

Gerund

/ɪmˈpiːd/

/ɪmˈpid/

Translations

entraver

The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.

La circulation dense a entravé notre progression, nous faisant arriver en retard à la réunion.

Additional translations

gênerPlus courant dans la langue générale ; insiste sur le fait de rendre une action difficile.

obstruerSens plus concret, avec l’idée de bloquer physiquement un passage ou un flux.

Definitions

To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.

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