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forbid in French

forbid in French is interdire, nier, dénier — forbid means to order someone not to do something; to prohibit.

forbid in French

interdire
verb
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.
nier
verb
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.
dénier
verb
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.

What does "forbid" mean?

  1. verb To order someone not to do something; to prohibit.
    "The school forbids the use of phones during exams."
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forbid in a sentence

  • The school forbids the use of phones during exams.
  • Her parents forbade her from going to the party.

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What is "forbid" in French?

"forbid" in French is interdire, nier, dénier. forbid means: To order someone not to do something; to prohibit.

How do you use "forbid" in a sentence?

Example: "The school forbids the use of phones during exams." In French, "forbid" is interdire, nier, dénier.

Are there other ways to say "forbid" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "forbid": interdire, nier, dénier.

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