French Conversation · Level 100
59 words
French word
prohiber
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoibe/
Meaning
- verbban
Example
La loi prohibe la vente de ce médicament.
The law bans the sale of this medication.
More examples
Le directeur prohibe l'usage des téléphones portables pendant le cours.
The director prohibits the use of cell phones during class.
Core concept
A law or official text holds an action outside what is legally allowed.
Common phrases
prohiber l'usage
prohibit the use
prohiber le stationnement
prohibit parking
prohiber l'entrée
prohibit entry
Similar words
interdire: To prohibit a particular act by deciding that it is not allowed.
défendre: To forbid an act based on rules or official authority.
empêcher: To stop an act or event from occurring through physical or situational obstacles.
Definition in French
Interdire formellement une action ou un comportement, notamment par la loi ou un texte officiel.
Word origin
French prohiber is a learned borrowing from Latin prohibēre, formed from pro- meaning 'away' and habēre meaning 'hold'.
Usage tips
- Prohiber is formal and legal, while interdire is the more usual choice in ordinary conversation.