pipole
French
Etymology
Phonetic spelling of people, according to French orthography rules.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pi.pɔl/
Adjective
pipole (plural pipoles)
- famous, related to famous people
- la presse pipole ― the tabloid press; gossip magazines
Noun
pipole m (plural pipoles)
- alternative form of people (“celebrity”)
- Ce défilé de « pipole » fait l’effet d’une madeleine de Proust.(Le Monde du 14-15.01.2007)
- This parade of "celebrities" has the same effect as Proust's madeleine.