CAUSE CÉLÈBRE


Meaning of CAUSE CÉLÈBRE in English

[ ˌkɔ:z sɛ'lɛbr(ə) ]

■ noun ( plural causes célèbres pronunciation same) a controversial issue that attracts a great deal of public attention.

Origin

C18: Fr., lit. 'famous case'.

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