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forbidden

/fəˈbɪd.ən/

/fərˈbɪd.ən/

forbiddenadjective

more forbidden

Comp.

most forbidden

Super.

/fəˈbɪd.ən/

/fərˈbɪd.ən/

Translations

interditSens général : non autorisé, prohibé ou tabou.

It is forbidden to park here.

Il est interdit de se garer ici.

Additional translations

défenduSurtout dans des contextes moraux, littéraires ou figurés ; très courant dans l'expression « fruit défendu ».

prohibéEmploi soutenu ou administratif, surtout pour une interdiction officielle.

Definitions

Not allowed or prohibited by law or rules.

The forbidden fruit was tempting, but she knew she couldn't take it.

Not permitted or allowed by custom or tradition.

In some cultures, it is forbidden to speak during certain rituals.

Regarded as illicit, socially taboo, or morally off-limits.

They embarked on a forbidden romance despite their families' objections.

Synonyms

not allowed

Antonyms

forbiddenpast participle

/fəˈbɪd.ən/

/fərˈbɪd.ən/

Past participle of the verb 'forbid' functioning adjectivally.

Translations

interditParticipe passé employé comme adjectif.

Smoking is forbidden in the building.

Il est interdit de fumer dans le bâtiment.

Definitions

Prohibited or banned; not allowed by authority, rule, or custom.

Smoking is forbidden in the building.

Synonyms

forbidden (archaic)

forbidverb

forbidden

Past Participle

forbade

Past Simple

forbidden

Past Participle

forbidding

ing-form

/fəˈbɪd/

/fərˈbɪd/

Translations

interdireSens général : ordonner à quelqu’un de ne pas faire quelque chose ; interdire par règle ou par autorité.

The school forbids students from using their phones during class.

L’école interdit aux élèves d’utiliser leur téléphone pendant le cours.

Additional translations

empêcherSens figuré : rendre quelque chose impossible ou en empêcher la réalisation.

prohiberRegistre soutenu ou administratif.

Definitions

To command someone not to do something; to prohibit.

The school forbids students from using their phones during class.

To make a rule or law against something.

The government has forbidden the import of certain goods to protect local industries.

To render something impossible or prevent it from happening.

His poor eyesight forbids him from driving at night.

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