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rumour

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːmɚ/

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noun

Rumeur, bruit

A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

Examples :

"The rumour that the school will close early tomorrow is causing excitement among the students, but we don't know if it's true. "

La rumeur selon laquelle l'école fermera tôt demain excite les élèves, mais nous ne savons pas si c'est vrai.

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noun

Rumeur, bruit

Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

Examples :

"The rumour that the school will close early tomorrow is spreading quickly. "

La rumeur selon laquelle l'école fermera tôt demain se répand rapidement.

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verb

Répandre une rumeur, médire

(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

Examples :

"John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."

On dit que John est le prochain sur la liste pour une promotion.

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noun

Rumeur, bruit

A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Examples :

"The fans listened to the rumour of the crowd after the concert ended, unable to distinguish individual voices. "

Les fans ont écouté le bruit de la foule après la fin du concert, incapables de distinguer les voix individuelles.

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