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hear around

/hɪə əˈraʊnd/

/hɪr əˈraʊnd/

hear aroundverb

heard around

Past Simple

heard around

Past Participle

hearing around

ing-form

/hɪə əˈraʊnd/

/hɪr əˈraʊnd/

Translations

entendre direSe dit d’une information apprise indirectement, souvent par des rumeurs ou des conversations.

I heard around that the company is planning to expand overseas next year.

J’ai entendu dire que l’entreprise prévoit de s’étendre à l’étranger l’an prochain.

Additional translations

apprendre par ouï-direPlus soutenu; insiste sur une information obtenue indirectement.

Definitions

To learn or become aware of something through indirect means, such as rumors or casual conversation.

I heard around that the company is planning to expand overseas next year.

Synonyms

hear about

receive word

be made aware

pick up

catch wind of

be informed

hear from

hear through the grapevine

get wind of

be told

hear that