noun, masculine/blɔ.kys/
blockade; siege; Holiday period in higher education allowing students preparation time for their exams; revision break
“Le blocus de Latchine a pour toile de fond la négociation d'un accord de paix global.” — The blockade of Lachin is taking place against the backdrop of the negotiation of a comprehensive peace agreement.
Inherited from Middle French blocus, bloccus, from Middle Dutch blochuus.