No. 3,287 in French
tabou
Prohibited or restricted by social or cultural norms.
In a sentence
Le sujet était considéré comme un tabou dans la conversation.
The subject was considered taboo in the conversation.
Used as a noun to refer to a prohibited or restricted topic.
Il est tabou de parler de politique à table dans cette famille.
It is taboo to talk about politics at the table in this family.
Used as an adjective to describe actions or subjects that are socially prohibited.
Les traditions établies sont souvent porteuses de tabous.
Established traditions are often carriers of taboos.
Used as a plural noun to signify multiple prohibited actions or subjects in a cultural context.
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