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    Rumeur (en. Rumor)

    /ʁy.mœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A noise or unconfirmed information that circulates from person to person.
    The rumor about his departure quickly gained traction.
    La rumeur sur son départ a rapidement pris de l'ampleur.
    A common opinion based on gossip.
    There is a rumor that the company is going to close.
    Il y a une rumeur que l'entreprise va fermer.
    A story that is often fabulous or exaggerated.
    The rumor said that he had won the lottery.
    La rumeur racontait qu'il avait gagné à la loterie.

    Etymology

    The word 'rumor' comes from the Latin 'rumor', which means 'noise' or 'hearsay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hallway rumor
    Unverified information circulating in a place, often a company.
    rumeur de couloir
    to spread a rumor
    To spread unverified information.
    faire courir une rumeur
    to be a victim of a rumor
    To be the target of false information.
    être victime d'une rumeur

    Related Words

    gossip
    Informal discussions often about the lives of others.
    commérage
    scandal
    A shocking event that attracts public attention.
    scandale
    denunciation
    The act of denouncing something, often publicly.
    dénonciation

    Slang Meanings

    Trendy info
    Everyone is talking about it, it's become trendy info.
    Tout le monde en parle, c'est devenu une info à la mode.
    Babbler
    He has big ears, he's always in the know about the babblers.
    Il a les oreilles grandes ouvertes, il est toujours au courant des babblers.