grapevine

• Nom désignant une plante grimpante (Vitis) qui produit des grappes de raisin comestible, ou un réseau de communication informel par lequel circulent rumeurs et commérages.

A noun referring to a climbing plant (Vitis) that bears clusters of edible grapes, or the informal communication network through which gossip and rumors are spread.

1. Informal information networkB2informal

   The transmission of rumors or unofficial information by casual conversation among people.

   bouche à oreille

   • I heard through the grapevine that the company is merging.
   • News of his promotion spread via the office grapevine.
   • She always knows everything first because she's tuned into the grapevine.

   Synonymesword of mouth

2. Climbing vineB1formalscientific

   Any woody vine of the genus Vitis, which typically produces clusters of edible berries (grapes).

   Vigne

   • The grapevine in their backyard grows rapidly each summer.
   • Farmers prune the grapevines to ensure a good harvest.
   • Wine is made from the fruit of the grapevine.

   Synonymesgrape vinevine