interdit
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.di/
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Translation
forbidden
Word origin
From Latin interdictus, the past participle of interdicere ('to forbid by decree'), from inter- ('between') and dicere ('to say'). The same root gives English 'interdict'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interdictus
- English cognates
- interdict
Grammar
Feminineinterdite
Masc pluralinterdits
Fem pluralinterdites
Examples
fumer .
Smoking is forbidden in this building.
L' minuit.
Access to the beach is forbidden after midnight.
aux .
This film is forbidden to those under sixteen.
'audace.
She was left speechless at such audacity.
stationnement strictement .
Parking is strictly forbidden here.
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