Rumeurs (en. Rumors)

/ʁy.mœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Unconfirmed information or noises, often related to events or situations.

There are rumors of a change in leadership at the company.

Il y a des rumeurs sur un changement de direction dans l'entreprise.

Circulation of dubious or inaccurate information among groups of people.

The rumors about her health have caused concern.

Les rumeurs sur sa santé ont provoqué des inquiétudes.

Articles or news disseminated without reliable sources.

She heard rumors about a new film project.

Elle a entendu des rumeurs sur un nouveau projet cinématographique.

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

circulating rumor

information that spreads quickly without confirmation.

rumeur qui court

to sustain a rumor

to ensure that a rumor continues to exist or spread.

entretenir une rumeur

to give rise to rumors

to cause the emergence of new speculation or doubts.

donner lieu à des rumeurs

noise

Unconfirmed information, often regarded as rumor.

bruit

intrigue

A situation of mystery where rumors can develop.

intrigue

scandal

A shocking event that may be fueled by rumors.

scandale

Gossip

She spends her time talking about the neighborhood rumors.

Elle passe son temps à parler des rumeurs du quartier.

Whisper

It's useless to trust whispers, the truth always comes out eventually.

Il est inutile de se fier aux chuchotements, la vérité finit toujours par éclater.