scandal

• Nom désignant un acte ou un événement qui provoque l'indignation publique, le choc ou la honte, souvent lié à une faute morale ou légale.

A noun referring to an action or event that causes public outrage, shock, or disgrace, often involving moral or legal wrongdoing.

1. Public disgraceB2formal

   An action or event that causes public outrage or shock due to being morally or legally wrong.

   Scandale (indignation publique)

   • The politician resigned after the corruption scandal broke.
   • The company was involved in a major financial scandal.
   • The scandal ruined his reputation in the community.

   Synonymesdiscreditdisgracedishonorinfamynotorietyodiumopprobriumoutrageshamestain

   Antonymescreditgloryhonorpraise

2. Gossip or rumorB1informal

   Talk about the shocking or immoral actions of others, often spread informally.

   scandale (rumeur)

   • The neighbors love to gossip about the latest scandal.
   • She heard a scandal about her coworker's secret affair.
   • The tabloids are full of celebrity scandals.

   Synonymesdirtgossiphearsayrumortalktittle-tattle