pipole

French

Etymology

Phonetic spelling of people, according to French orthography rules.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pi.pɔl/

Adjective

pipole (plural pipoles)

  1. famous, related to famous people
    la presse pipole ― the tabloid press; gossip magazines

Noun

pipole m (plural pipoles)

  1. Alternative form of people (“celebrity”)
    Ce défilé de « pipole » fait l’effet d’une madeleine de Proust.
    This parade of "celebrities" has the same effect as Proust's madeleine.
    (Le Monde du 14-15.01.2007)
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