Also means
to hinder
Usage Note
Handicaper means to put someone or something at a disadvantage; it is used both literally (of a physical impairment) and figuratively (Cette lacune le handicape dans sa carrière). The noun un handicap is spelled the same as in English. Prefer entraver or désavantager in formal contexts.
Examples
"Sa blessure l'a handicapé pendant des mois."
Natural Translation
His injury handicapped him for months.
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