hearing around

UK
/ˈhɪərɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈhɪrɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

hear aroundverb

hearing around

Gerund

heard around
Past Simple
heard around
Past Participle
hearing around
Gerund
UK
/hɪə əˈraʊnd/
US
/hɪr əˈraʊnd/
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.
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

Definitions

hear aroundverb
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.