interdit
interdit
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. not allowed
Arrête de sauter sur le canapé. C'est interdit !Stop jumping on the couch. It's not allowed!
c. prohibited
Les objets tranchants sont interdits dans l'avion.Sharp objects are prohibited on the plane.
d. banned
Quels étaient les livres interdits sous ce régime ?Which books were banned under this regime?
e. no (used with a gerund)
Il est interdit de fumer dans le bâtiment.There's no smoking inside the building.
2. (literary) (astounded)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. dumbfounded
Pendant l'interview, l'actrice est restée interdite face aux questions très personnelles qu'on lui a posées.During the interview, the actress was dumbfounded by the very personal questions she was asked.
b. taken aback
Après ce discours choquant, la foule demeura interdite un long moment.After the shocking speech, the crowd was taken aback for quite some time.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. taboo
Ce livre parle des interdits moraux et sociaux en France.This book talks about moral and social taboos in France.
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