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interdiction
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.dik.sjɔ̃/
prohibition or ban
L'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics est stricte.
The ban on smoking in public places is strict.
Law
formal
A legal prohibition or ban on an activity, substance, or behavior, often enforced by law or regulation.
Le gouvernement a imposé une interdiction sur la vente d'alcool aux mineurs.
The government imposed a ban on the sale of alcohol to minors.
In legal contexts, 'interdiction' refers to formal prohibitions enforced by authorities.
Collocations
interdiction de fumerban on smokinginterdiction légalelegal prohibitioninterdiction de ventesales ban
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. Informal Use
'Interdiction' is typically used in formal or legal contexts. For informal situations, 'interdiction' may be replaced by 'interdit' (forbidden).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context when using 'interdiction'. In legal documents, it refers to formal prohibitions, while in everyday speech, it may imply a general ban.
Word Origin
From Latin 'interdictio', meaning 'prohibition' or 'forbidding'.
Usage Notes
In everyday French, 'interdiction' is often used to describe formal bans or prohibitions, particularly in legal or regulatory contexts.
Word Breakdown
inter-
between
prefix-diction
saying or speaking
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