Scandale (en. Scandal)

/skɑ̃.dal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An event or issue that provokes a strong reaction of indignation.

The scandal surrounding corruption shook the government.

Le scandale autour de la corruption a secoué le gouvernement.

A scandalous fact that shocks public opinion.

The scandal of the treatment of animals on this farm made headlines.

Le scandale du traitement des animaux dans cette ferme a fait la une des journaux.

A rumor or piece of gossip that harms someone's reputation.

She was the victim of a scandal due to false accusations.

Elle a été victime d'un scandale à cause de fausses accusations.

From the Latin 'scandalum', meaning 'trap, obstacle', used in the sense of a cause for downfall or outrage.

to create a scandal

To provoke a shocked or indignant reaction.

créer un scandale

to be at the heart of a scandal

To be involved in a controversial situation.

être au cœur d'un scandale

to cause a scandal

To cause great outrage or controversy.

faire scandale

to scandalize

To provoke a scandal or strong indignation.

scandaliser

scandalous

Outrageous, provoking indignation.

scandaleux

sensational

Related to scandals, often used in a media context.

scandalistique

A big fuss or a highly publicized affair.

This latest film caused a scandal upon its release.

Ce dernier film a fait un scandale à sa sortie.

An embarrassing or compromising situation.

His behavior in public created a real scandal.

Son comportement en public a créé un véritable scandale.