on dit

/ ɔ̃ di /

noun

1. a rumour; piece of gossip

Word History and Origins

Origin of on dit¹

literally: it is said, they say

Example Sentences

"Do they? Does Atonement? Does On Chesil Beach? That line has become a kind of on dit. I really don't think it makes any sense to say that any more," he concludes, still a touch defensive, "but perhaps I might return to the short story. It might be the perfect form for old age."

From The Guardian

In the absence of interviews with Shields, hearsay flies, and the on dit about m b v – released on 2 February with little preamble – is that Shields played everything on it himself.

From The Guardian

In terms of the terrain, the on dit is that it's not the Alps – only the Alps are the Alps – but that it will be a challenge nonetheless because there's less flat.

From The Guardian

The on dit is that the King cannot arrive to-day, but will come to-morrow, and that we shall move out early and pitch our camp upon a plain six miles from here, and there receive him properly.

From Project Gutenberg

The on dit now is that no more troops will be sent forward at present, but that the whole efforts of the transport corps and commissariat will be devoted to accumulating a six months’ stock of provisions at Senafe.

From Project Gutenberg