blocus

French

Etymology

From Middle Dutch blochuus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /blɔ.kys/

Noun

blocus m (plural blocus)

  1. (military) blockade
  2. (Belgium) Holiday period in higher education allowing students preparation time for their exams; revision break
    Je suis en blocus à partir de samedi prochain.
    I’m on revision break from next Saturday

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