noun🔗ShareRumeur, bruitA statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth."A rumor spread quickly through the school that the principal was retiring. "Une rumeur s'est rapidement répandue dans l'école selon laquelle le directeur allait prendre sa retraite.communicationmediasocietystatementinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRumeur, bruitInformation or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims."A rumor circulated that the school's new principal was going to change the dress code. "Une rumeur circulait selon laquelle le nouveau directeur de l'école allait modifier le code vestimentaire.mediacommunicationsocietyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRépandre une rumeur, médire(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip."John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."On dit que John est le prochain sur la liste pour une promotion.communicationmediasocietywordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading