taboo meaning in French

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taboo : taboue(feminine) tabou(masculine)

Pronunciation : taboo

Pronunciation in French : taboo

Part of speech : Noun Adjective Verb

Definition in English : a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. prohibited or restricted by social custom. place under a taboo.

Definition in French : une coutume sociale ou religieuse interdisant ou restreignant une pratique particulière ou interdisant l'association avec une personne, un lieu ou une chose particulière. interdite ou restreinte par les coutumes sociales. place sous un tabou.

Examples in English :

Sex is a taboo subject for many people.

Examples in French :

Le sexe est un sujet tabou pour de nombreuses personnes.

Synonyms of taboo

Synonyms in English

prohibition ban restriction forbidden

Synonyms in French

interdiction interdire restriction interdit

Antonyms of taboo

Antonyms in English

acceptance encouragement