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scandals

/ˈskændəlz/

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noun

Scandales, affaires

An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

Examples :

"Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."

Leur liaison a été rapportée comme un scandale par la plupart des tabloïds.

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Scandales, atteinte à la réputation

Damage to one's reputation.

Examples :

"The incident brought considerable scandal to his family."

L'incident a causé un scandale considérable à sa famille.

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Scandales, indignation morale

Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.

Examples :

"When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal."

Lorsque leur comportement a été rendu public, cela a causé un grand scandale.

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Scandale religieux, déshonneur

Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.

Examples :

"The church faced falling attendance after a series of financial scandals involving its leaders. "

L'église a vu sa fréquentation chuter après une série de scandales financiers impliquant ses dirigeants.

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Scandale, pierre d'achoppement

Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.

Examples :

"The priest's embezzlement scandals became significant scandals, making people question the church's values and less likely to attend services. "

Les scandales de détournement de fonds du prêtre sont devenus des scandales importants, amenant les gens à remettre en question les valeurs de l'église et à moins assister aux offices.

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Scandales, potins, ragots

Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.

Examples :

"The office was filled with whispers and scandals after the manager's sudden resignation, most of which were probably untrue. "

Le bureau était rempli de chuchotements et de ragots après la démission soudaine du directeur, dont la plupart étaient probablement faux.

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