scandale
to make (a) scandal
In French, the term 'scandale' refers to an action or event that causes public outrage or shock, often involving a breach of ethics or moral standards. It is used in similar contexts as in English, such as discussing political controversies, celebrity misbehavior, or any situation that incites a strong reaction from the public.
Example sentences using: scandale
Il a créé un scandale en révélant des secrets d'État.
He created a scandal by revealing state secrets.
This phrase describes a situation where someone's actions, specifically the disclosure of confidential information, have caused a public outcry or scandal.
Ce film a scandalisé le public avec ses scènes controversées.
This film scandalized the public with its controversial scenes.
In this example, the film provoked a strong negative reaction from the audience due to its provocative content, resulting in significant media attention.
Elle a été au cœur d'un scandale après son interview explosive.
She was at the center of a scandal after her explosive interview.
This phrase indicates that a person became very well known for the controversy generated by their statements during an interview, which led to public and media scrutiny.