cause célèbre
English
/koz se.lɛbʁ/, /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/, /kɔz sɛˈlɛb/
noun
Definitions
- (chiefly) An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate.
Etymology
Derived from French cause (case, cause).
Origin
French
cause
Gloss
case, cause
Concept
Semantic Field
Cognition
Ontological Category
Person/Thing