Interdite (en. Forbidden)

/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.dit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That cannot be done or achieved.
Access to this area is forbidden.
L'accès à cette zone est interdit.
Forbidden by law or by a rule.
Smoking is forbidden in public places.
Fumer est interdit dans les lieux publics.
Which is prohibited for ethical or moral reasons.
Dangerous substances are forbidden.
Les substances dangereuses sont interdites.

Etymology

From the verb 'to forbid', based on the Latin 'interdicere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no smoking
No smoking in a given space.
interdiction de fumer
forbidden area
Area where access is prohibited.
zone interdite
access forbidden
Refers to a passage or entry that should not be used.
accès interdit

Related Words

to forbid
Verb meaning to prevent something.
interdire
prohibition
Action or fact of forbidding.
interdiction
prohibition
Act of prohibiting something.
prohibition

Slang Meanings

Unlucky
Oh no, you're in a forbidden zone, unlucky!
Ah non, t'es dans une zone interdite, pas de chance !
You're done for
With that, you're done for, you are completely forbidden!
Avec ça, c'est grillé, tu es complètement interdit !