avons interdit
-we forbade
Passé composé nous conjugation of interdire.

interdire

interdire
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to forbid
Le professeur interdit l'usage du téléphone en classe.The teacher forbids the use of phones in class.
b. to prohibit
Le traité interdit l’utilisation de certains types d’armes.The treaty prohibits the use of certain types of weapons.
c. to ban
Le projet de loi vise à interdire les sacs plastique à usage unique.The bill aims to ban single-use plastic bags.
a. to prevent
La tempête de vent interdit toute navigation en mer.The windstorm prevents any navigation at sea.
b. to rule out
La blessure de Jonas lui interdit tout retour à la compétition.Jonas's injury rules out any return to competition.
c. to forbid
Les fortes chutes de neige interdisent le passage du col de montagne.The heavy snowfall forbids travel through the mountain pass.
d. to prohibit
Une barrière interdit l'entrée dans la zone protégée.A barrier prohibits entry into the protected area.
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