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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