forbidden

• Décrit ce qui n'est pas autorisé, interdit par une règle, une loi ou une autorité.

Describes something that is not allowed, prohibited by rule, law, or authority.

1. Not allowedA2formal

   Something that is prohibited or not permitted by rules, laws, or authority.

   Interdit

   • Smoking is forbidden in this building.
   • The use of mobile phones is forbidden during the exam.
   • It is forbidden to enter the construction site without a helmet.

   Synonymesbannedillegaloutlawedprohibitedtaboounlawful

   Antonymesauthorizedlicensedsanctioned

2. Taboo or socially unacceptableB2formal

   Something that is considered morally or socially unacceptable.

   Interdit (moralement/socialement)

   • In some cultures, discussing certain topics is forbidden.
   • The subject of the accident was forbidden in their conversations.
   • Eating meat is forbidden in some religious traditions.

   Synonymesbannedoff-limitsprohibitedproscribedtaboounmentionableverboten

   Antonymesacceptablepermissible

• Verbe signifiant refuser d'autoriser quelque chose, interdire ou ordonner de ne pas faire quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of refusing to allow something, prohibiting or commanding someone not to do something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Prohibit or not allowB1formal

   To officially order someone not to do something; to refuse permission.

   interdire

   • The teacher forbade the students from using phones in class.
   • Parents forbid children from playing near the road.
   • The law forbids smoking in public places.

   Synonymesbandisallowenjoininterdictoutlawprohibitproscribeveto

   Antonymesallowauthorizepermitsanction

2. Make impossibleB2formal

   To prevent something from happening; to make it impossible.

   Empêcher

   • The heavy rain forbade any outdoor activities.
   • His injury forbade him from participating in the race.
   • Tight security forbade unauthorized entry.

   Synonymesblockimpedeprecludepreventprohibitrule outstop

   Antonymesallowenablefacilitatepermit