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gossip

/ˈɡɑsɪp/ nom B1

En français : commérage, ragot, cancan, qu'en-dira-t-on

  1. Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business. (countable) · Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.
  2. Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present. (uncountable) · According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.· I have a juicy piece of gossip to share with you.
  3. Idle conversation in general. (uncountable)
  4. A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities. (uncountable) · a gossip columnist· a gossip blog
  5. Communication done using a gossip protocol. (countable, uncountable)
  6. A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child or godchild, or the parent of one's godchild. (countable, uncountable)

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Dans la bibliothèque

“It’s a good thing Rachel Lynde got a calling down; she’s a meddlesome old gossip,” was Matthew’s consolatory rejoinder.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 71 · C1
I’m in two dialogues--‘The Society for the Suppression of Gossip’ and ‘The Fairy Queen.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 185 · C1
I am afraid that I must leave you to your own devices, as the appearance of two inquiring strangers upon a sleepy countryside might excite more gossip than I care for.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 119 · C1
“That he wanted no gossip about his wealth.
The Valley of Fear, p. 17 · C1

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