Défendue (en. Defended)
[defɛ̃dy]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is prohibited by a rule or law.
Smoking in this place is forbidden.
Fumer dans cet endroit est défendu.
Which is not accessible or reserved.
Access to this area is forbidden.
L'accès à cette zone est défendu.
Which protects something or someone.
She is in a zone secured by security.
Elle est dans une zone défendue par la sécurité.
Etymology
Comes from the verb defend, derived from the Latin 'defendere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forbidden zone
A space where access is prohibited.
zone défendue
defended territory
A protected area that cannot be entered.
territoire défendu
forbidden rule
A prohibited law or directive.
règle défendue
Related Words
defend
Action of protecting or prohibiting.
défendre
defense
The action of defending something.
défense
prohibition
The prohibition of certain actions.
interdiction
Slang Meanings
Hands off!
This place, don't touch it, it's forbidden!
Cet endroit, c'est pas touché, c'est défendu !
It's forbidden!
If you do that, it's forbidden and you're going to have problems.
Si tu fais ça, c'est défendu et tu vas avoir des problèmes.