pipole

French

Etymology

Phonetic spelling of people, according to French orthography rules.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pi.pɔl/

Adjective

pipole (plural pipoles)

1. famous, related to famous people

   la presse pipole ― the tabloid press; gossip magazines

Noun

pipole m (plural pipoles)

1. Alternative form of people (“celebrity”)

   Ce défilé de « pipole » fait l’effet d’une madeleine de Proust.

   This parade of "celebrities" has the same effect as Proust's madeleine.

   (Le Monde du 14-15.01.2007)