barrer

"Barr er" is a French verb that primarily means "to bar" or "to block".

Meaning:

1. To bar / to block / to obstruct:
   • It can mean to physically block a path or entrance. For example, "barrer la route" means "to block the road."
2. To cross out / to strike through:
   • It can also mean to mark something by drawing a line through it, such as crossing out words on paper.

Etymology and parts:

• The verb "barrer" comes from the noun "barre," which means a bar or a rod. The suffix "-er" indicates it is an infinitive verb in the first group (-er verbs).

Synonyms:

• For "to block" or "to bar":
  • bloquer (to block)
  • obstruer (to obstruct)
  • fermer (to close)
• For "to cross out":
  • rayer (to strike out)
  • biffer (to scratch out)

Antonyms:

• For "to block":
  • débloquer (to unblock)
  • ouvrir (to open)
• For "to cross out":
  • écrire (to write)

Usage examples:

• "Il a barré la porte avec une planche." — He barred the door with a plank.
• "Elle a barré tous les mots incorrects dans son texte." — She crossed out all the incorrect words in her text.

In summary, "barrer" is mostly used to describe blocking or physically barring something or the act of crossing out text.