noun
English to French Dictionary

rumour Meaning in French (rumour signification en français)

rumeur
Synonymes:bruiton-ditpotin
rumeur in English:rumour
Phonetic:ʁy.mœʁ
Plural: rumours
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de rumour en français est rumeur. (Une histoire ou une information qui circule, dont la véracité est incertaine ou douteuse.)

Definitions of Rumour

  1. 1
    noun
    rumeur

    A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

    Une histoire ou une information qui circule, dont la véracité est incertaine ou douteuse.

Example Sentences

“The rumour spread quickly throughout the town.”

La rumeur s'est rapidement répandue dans toute la ville.

“Don't believe every rumour you hear.”

Ne crois pas toutes les rumeurs que tu entends.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

bruiton-ditpotin

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

véritéfait

Inflected Word Forms

past participlerumoured
present participlerumouring

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

spread a rumourcollocation

To cause a rumour to become known by many people.

start a rumourcollocation

To be the first person to tell a rumour to others.

quash a rumourcollocation

To stop a rumour from spreading or being believed.