scandale

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin scandalum. Doublet of esclandre.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /skɑ̃.dal/
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Noun

scandale m (plural scandales)

  1. scandal

Derived terms

Descendants

Further reading

Middle French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin scandalum, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek σκάνδαλον (skándalon).

Noun

scandale m (plural scandales)

  1. discourse, either spoken or written, which causes offense

Usage notes

  • Often used in the context of Christianity to refer instances of the Ancient Greek σκάνδαλον (skándalon) in the New Testament.
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