scandale

/skɑ̃.dal/

nounmasculineSing

scandal

public outrage

public controversy (usually involving wrongdoing or moral outrage)

La révélation des comptes offshore a provoqué un scandale national.

The revelation of the offshore accounts caused a national scandal.

Synonyms:polémique, affaire, controverse, indignation

nounmasculineSing

scene

fuss

commotion (often a personal outburst or public complaint)

Il a fait un scandale au restaurant parce qu'on avait oublié sa commande.

He caused a scene at the restaurant because they had forgotten his order.

Synonyms:scène, tapage, histoire