English–French
“scandal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/skɑ̃dal/
Example
Le scandale a fait la une des journaux hier.
The scandal made the front pages of the newspapers yesterday.
How to say “scandal” in French
“Scandal” in French is scandale.
A damaging revelation spreads through public attention while a person or institution faces outrage.
Example sentences with scandale
Le scandale financier a ruiné la confiance du public.
The financial scandal ruined public confidence.
Tips for using scandale
- In French, le scandale usually suggests serious public condemnation, whereas une affaire or un problème can describe a less charged matter.