No. 1,056 in French
rumeurs
"Rumeurs" means "rumors" in English.
In a sentence
Les rumeurs circulent rapidement dans un petit village.
Rumors spread quickly in a small village.
Here, 'rumeurs' refers to stories or information, often not verified, being spread among people.
Il ne faut pas croire toutes les rumeurs que l'on entend.
One should not believe all the rumors one hears.
In this sentence, 'rumeurs' is used in an advisory sense, highlighting not all spread information should be trusted.
Elle a démenti les rumeurs concernant son départ de l'entreprise.
She denied the rumors about her leaving the company.
Here, 'rumeurs' is about unconfirmed news or gossip affecting personal or professional reputation.
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