Significado
To cause a strong, widespread public reaction of indignation, protest, or disapproval regarding an event or decision.
Contexto cultural
In France, the 'tollé' is often the first step toward a 'manifestation' (street protest). The French media loves this word because it captures the 'esprit de contradiction' (spirit of contradiction) of the people. In Quebec, 'susciter un tollé' is frequently used in debates regarding the 'Loi 101' (language law) or secularism. It reflects the passionate nature of Quebecois political identity. In the complex political landscape of Belgium, a decision by the federal government can often 'susciter un tollé' in one linguistic community (Flemish or Walloon) but not the other. In Senegalese journalism, this phrase is used to describe public reactions to social changes or international influences, often reflecting a strong sense of community values.
Use it in the Passé Composé
In 90% of news articles, you will see 'a suscité un tollé'. It's the most natural tense for this phrase.
Don't pluralize it
We almost never say 'des tollés'. It's usually 'un tollé' or 'un tollé général'.
Significado
To cause a strong, widespread public reaction of indignation, protest, or disapproval regarding an event or decision.
Use it in the Passé Composé
In 90% of news articles, you will see 'a suscité un tollé'. It's the most natural tense for this phrase.
Don't pluralize it
We almost never say 'des tollés'. It's usually 'un tollé' or 'un tollé général'.
The 'Twitter' factor
In modern French, you can say 'un tollé numérique' to specifically talk about online outrage.
Teste-se
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte du verbe 'susciter'.
L'annonce de la nouvelle taxe _______ un tollé général hier soir.
We use the 'passé composé' because it describes a completed action in the past (hier soir).
Quelle phrase utilise correctement l'expression ?
Choisissez la meilleure option :
A 'tollé' must be negative and public. A judge's decision is a formal/public context.
Associez le début et la fin de la phrase.
Match the pairs:
These are the most logical pairings based on the context of each situation.
Complétez le dialogue avec l'expression appropriée.
A: Tu as entendu ? Ils vont supprimer les vacances de Pâques ! B: Quoi ? C'est impossible, ça va ________________ !
This is the correct formal/neutral collocation for a public protest against a decision.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosL'annonce de la nouvelle taxe _______ un tollé général hier soir.
We use the 'passé composé' because it describes a completed action in the past (hier soir).
Choisissez la meilleure option :
A 'tollé' must be negative and public. A judge's decision is a formal/public context.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the most logical pairings based on the context of each situation.
A: Tu as entendu ? Ils vont supprimer les vacances de Pâques ! B: Quoi ? C'est impossible, ça va ________________ !
This is the correct formal/neutral collocation for a public protest against a decision.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it's quite formal. Use it when discussing the news or in a professional meeting. With friends, say 'ça a fait un scandale'.
Absolutely. 'Provoquer un tollé' is just as common and means the exact same thing.
A 'polémique' is a long-running debate with two sides. A 'tollé' is a sudden, loud explosion of anger from one side (the public).
Yes, it has an acute accent on the 'e' (é). Don't forget it!
No, a person cannot be a tollé. An event or a decision *causes* a tollé.
Yes, very often, especially regarding unpopular management decisions or bad PR.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'faire l'unanimité' (to have everyone agree) is the positive equivalent.
Not really. A 'tollé' is by definition large. If it's small, use 'quelques critiques'.
No, not at all. 'Tollé' comes from Latin 'tolle', while 'toilette' comes from 'toile' (cloth).
It is pronounced like a single 'l', not like the 'll' in 'fille'.
Frases relacionadas
provoquer une levée de boucliers
similarTo cause a defensive reaction from a group.
faire scandale
similarTo cause a scandal.
déclencher une polémique
similarTo trigger a controversy.
faire l'unanimité contre soi
builds onTo have everyone against you.
calmer le jeu
contrastTo de-escalate a situation.
