L'interdiction
Example: L'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics est stricte.
Definition
"L'interdiction" refers to the act or state of forbidding something, especially by law or authority. It signifies a rule or order that prohibits certain actions, such as smoking in public places, to maintain order or protect public welfare.
Etymology
The word "l'interdiction" comes from the French verb 'interdire,' meaning to forbid. It traces back to the Latin 'interdictio,' which means prohibition. Did you know that the root 'inter-' means between or among, and 'dicere' means to say, so it literally involves saying 'between' or 'among' to forbid something?
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"L'interdiction" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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