C'est interdit
It's not allowed
Context: The driver clarifies that stopping here is not allowed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[s]
It's forbidden
Indicating that a certain action is not allowed.
C'est interdit de fumer ici.
It's forbidden to smoke here.
est
[ɛ]
is
Used here to confirm a state of being or rule.
C'est interdit de stationner ici.
It's forbidden to park here.
interdit
[ɛ̃tɛʀdi]
forbidden
Something not permitted by rules or laws.
En France, fumer est souvent interdit dans les taxis.
In France, smoking is often forbidden in taxis.
Phrase Parts
C'est
Interdit
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