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    Dit-on (en. They say)

    /di.t‿ɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Phrase used to express a rumor or popular opinion.
    It is said that spring will be early this year.
    Dit-on que le printemps sera précoce cette année.
    Indicates the spread of questionable information.
    It is true, they say, that there will be changes in the team.
    Il est vrai, dit-on, qu'il y aura des changements dans l'équipe.
    Serves to introduce an assertion that is not verified.
    You know, it is said that patience is a virtue.
    Vous savez, dit-on que la patience est une vertu.

    Etymology

    This expression comes from the verb 'to say' in the past participle, used to report statements.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is said that
    Expresses what is reported as a rumor or a commonly accepted opinion.
    dit-on que
    people say
    Introduces a statement often based on unverified information.
    on dit
    it seems that
    Used to report information that seems to be shared by several people.
    il paraît que

    Related Words

    rumor
    Unconfirmed information that circulates among people.
    rumeur
    noise
    What is heard, often used to refer to unofficial news.
    bruit
    one
    Pronoun that may include the people involved in the discussion.
    on

    Slang Meanings

    Said in a familiar context to evoke something unverified.
    Among friends, one might say 'said to' to share a light rumor.
    Entre amis, on pourrait dire 'dit-on' pour partager une rumeur légère.