This is the 1056th most frequent French word.
rumeurs
"Rumeurs" means "rumors" in English.
Here, 'rumeurs' refers to stories or information, often not verified, being spread among people.
Les rumeurs circulent rapidement dans un petit village.
Rumors spread quickly in a small village.
In this sentence, 'rumeurs' is used in an advisory sense, highlighting not all spread information should be trusted.
Il ne faut pas croire toutes les rumeurs que l'on entend.
One should not believe all the rumors one hears.
Here, 'rumeurs' is about unconfirmed news or gossip affecting personal or professional reputation.