Synonyms for cause célèbre


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kawz suh-leb-ruh, -leb; French kohz sey-leb-ruh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔz səˈlɛb rə, -ˈlɛb; French koʊz seɪˈlɛb rə


Définition of cause célèbre

  • noun controversial issue
Example sentences :
  • Then came the cause celebre, as it may be called, of the day, the trial of Xenophon himself.
  • Extract from : « Callias » by Alfred John Church

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