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gossip

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/

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noun

Commère, potineuse

Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

Examples :

"Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip."

Faites attention à ce que vous lui dites : c'est un peu une commère.

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noun

Potins, commérages

Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

Examples :

"According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks."

D'après les derniers potins, leur relation bat de l'aile.

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noun

Potins, commérages

Idle conversation in general.

Examples :

"The office gossip about the new manager was quite intense. "

Les potins de bureau sur le nouveau directeur étaient assez intenses.

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noun

Potins, ragots

A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.

Examples :

"a gossip blog"

Un blog de potins

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noun

Parrain, marraine

A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.

Examples :

"My cousin's new baby has a kind and loving gossip, a family friend who is now a godparent. "

Le nouveau bébé de mon cousin a un parrain gentil et aimant, un ami de la famille qui est maintenant parrain.

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noun

Connaissance, relation

A familiar acquaintance.

Examples :

"My gossip from the office, Sarah, told me about the new project. "

Ma connaissance du bureau, Sarah, m'a parlé du nouveau projet.

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Parrain, marraine

Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.

Examples :

"My daughter's godmother, Mrs. Garcia, is a wonderful person, and her children's gossip is a good friend too. "

La marraine de ma fille, Mme Garcia, est une personne merveilleuse, et le parrain de ses enfants est aussi un bon ami.

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verb

Bavarder, cancaner

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

Examples :

"The students were gossiping about who got the highest score on the math test. "

Les élèves bavardaient sur ceux qui avaient obtenu la meilleure note au contrôle de maths.

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verb

bavarder, cancaner

Examples :

"The students were gossiping about who got the highest score on the math test. "

Les élèves bavardaient sur celui qui avait obtenu la meilleure note au contrôle de maths.

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verb

Être parrain de, tenir sur les fonts baptismaux

To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

Examples :

"The mayor will gossip her niece and nephew at the upcoming christening ceremony. "

Le maire sera le parrain de sa nièce et de son neveu lors de la prochaine cérémonie de baptême.

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verb

Faire la fête, s'amuser

To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

Examples :

"The students gossiped at the school dance, laughing and enjoying themselves. "

Les élèves ont fait la fête au bal de l'école, riant et s'amusant.

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