handicap

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    a physical or mental disability that limits a person's ability to perform certain tasks; a disadvantage or obstacle
    fr: handicap; désavantage
  2. verb
    to place a disadvantage on someone or something; to give a handicap in a game
    fr: handicaper; donner un handicap

examples

  1. The athlete overcame his handicap.

    L'athlète a surmonté son handicap.

  2. The referee handicapped the faster horse.

    L'arbitre a handicapé le cheval plus rapide.