verb🔗ShareInterdire, proscrireTo summon; to call out."The teacher banning the students to silence ensured everyone could hear the instructions. "L'interdiction par le professeur aux élèves de se taire a permis à tout le monde d'entendre les instructions.communicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBannir, interdireTo anathematize; to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to place under a ban."The strict religious leader was known for banning members of his community who violated his strict moral code, effectively excommunicating them from the group. "Le chef religieux strict était connu pour interdire les membres de sa communauté qui violaient son code moral strict, les excommuniant ainsi du groupe.cursereligiontheologylawstatepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, exécrerTo curse; to execrate."The old woman, shaking her fist at the storm, was banning the relentless wind and rain for ruining her garden. "La vieille femme, secouant son poing vers la tempête, maudissait le vent et la pluie incessants pour avoir ruiné son jardin.cursereligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterdire, proscrireTo prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation."Bare feet are banned in this establishment."Les pieds nus sont interdits dans cet établissement.politicsgovernmentlawrightactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, lancer des malédictionsTo curse; to utter curses or maledictions."The angry witch was banning the town, chanting dark words for misfortune to fall upon everyone. "La sorcière en colère maudissait la ville, scandant des mots sombres pour que le malheur s'abatte sur tout le monde.cursereligionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInterdiction, prohibitionThe act by which something is banned; a prohibition."The banning of cell phones in the classroom is meant to improve student focus. "L'interdiction des téléphones portables en classe vise à améliorer la concentration des élèves.politicsgovernmentlawsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading