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rumours

/ˈruːmərz/ /ˈruːmərs/

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noun

Rumeurs, on-dit

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

Examples :

"There were rumours circulating at school that the principal was retiring. "

Il y avait des rumeurs qui circulaient à l'école selon lesquelles le principal allait prendre sa retraite.

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noun

Rumeurs, on-dit

Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "There were many rumours about the company closing, but no one knew if they were true." "

Il y avait beaucoup de rumeurs concernant la fermeture de l'entreprise, mais personne ne savait si elles étaient vraies.

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verb

Rapporter des rumeurs, 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 sourd

A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Examples :

"The rumours from the crowd at the football game made it hard to hear the announcer. "

Les rumeurs de la foule au match de football rendaient difficile l'écoute de l'annonceur.

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