French word

interdiction

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁdiksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounban

Example

L'interdiction de fumer est affichée à l'entrée.

The smoking ban is posted at the entrance.

Illustration for interdiction (ban)

More examples

L'interdiction de stationner est signalée par des panneaux.

The ban on parking is marked by signs.

Core concept

A posted legal barrier that stops an action before it happens.

Common phrases

  • interdiction de fumer

    ban on smoking

  • interdiction de stationner

    ban on parking

Similar words

défense: A posted sign or local rule banning an activity at a specific place.

Definition in French

Règle ou décision officielle qui empêche formellement une action, émise par une loi, un règlement ou une autorité.

Word origin

French interdiction comes from Latin interdictio, meaning a forbidding, through Old French, and is related to Latin interdicere, meaning to forbid.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun takes une: une interdiction de fumer; everyday instructions often use Il est interdit de fumer instead.

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