The director hoped his controversial play would be a succes de scandale that would revive his career.

The novel was not praised for its prose; instead, it became a succès de scandale, drawing attention because of its provocative content.

The scandalisers at the rival newspaper gleefully amplified rumors to keep readers hooked.

The activist was branded a scandaliser when she exposed corruption at the city council.

The magazine published several chroniques scandaleuses that rocked the city.

The magazine published a chronique scandaleuse about the mayor's hidden affair, and the city has been buzzing ever since.

Many older readers were scandalised by the novel's frank depiction of relationships.

The committee were scandalised by the sudden revelations and demanded an immediate inquiry.

The politician's secret meeting scandalises the town and prompts calls for his resignation.

The tabloid's reckless report threatened to scandalise the whole family.