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thwart meaning in French
Word Meaning
thwart : contrecarrer
Pronunciation : thwart
Pronunciation in French : thwart
Part of speech : Verb Noun Adjective
Definition in English : verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of verb: To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner. noun: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat adjective: Fig.: Perverse; crossgrained.
Definition in French : verbe: entraver ou empêcher (les efforts, les plans ou les désirs) de verbe: se déplacer ou aller de manière oblique ou croisée. nom: une traverse répandant les canons d'un bateau; utilisé comme siège dans une barque adjectif: Fig.: Pervers; croisé.
Examples in English :
  • Not even you could hope to thwart such magic
  • Examples in French :
  • Vous ne pouviez même pas espérer contrecarrer une telle magie
  • Synonyms of thwart
    Synonyms in English
    frustrate, obstruct, hamper, prevent
    Synonyms in French
    frustrer, obstruer, entraver, empêcher
    Antonyms of thwart
    Antonyms in English
    encourage, assist, support forward
    Antonyms in French
    encourager, aider, Support avant
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