taboo

UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/
taboosubstantiv
taboos
pl
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/təˈbuː/
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Übersetzungen
tabouInterdit ou restriction d'ordre social ou culturel.
In many cultures, discussing death openly is considered a taboo.
Dans de nombreuses cultures, parler ouvertement de la mort est considéré comme un tabou.
tabouSujet, mot ou acte évité ou interdit par les normes sociales.
Talking about money is often a taboo in polite conversation.
Parler d'argent est souvent un tabou dans une conversation polie.
Definitionen
A social or cultural prohibition or restriction that forbids certain actions, behaviors, or discussions.
In many cultures, discussing death openly is considered a taboo.
A subject, word, or action that is avoided or prohibited due to social or cultural norms.
Talking about money is often a taboo in polite conversation.
Synonyme
social custom
cultural norm
forbidden thing
tabooadjektiv
more taboo
Comp.
most taboo
Super.
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Übersetzungen
Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered a taboo topic in their family.
Parler de politique à table était considéré comme un sujet tabou dans leur famille.
Definitionen
Prohibited or restricted by social custom.
Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered a taboo topic in their family.
Regarded as improper or unacceptable.
In some cultures, it is taboo for women to speak in public gatherings.
tabooverb
tabooed
Past Simple
tabooed
Past Participle
tabooing
Gerund
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Übersetzungen
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
tabouerRare ; surtout en anthropologie ou dans un registre spécialisé.
Definitionen
To place under a social or cultural prohibition.
The community decided to taboo the discussion of certain topics during the meeting.