passer le mot

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.se l(ə) mo/ ~ /pɑ.se l(ə) mo/

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Verb

passer le mot

1. (informal) to spread the word [with à ‘to someone’]

   Synonym: donner le mot

   Ils se sont passé le mot ou quoi ? ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

Usage notes

Often used reciprocally.