English–French

“newspaper” in French

French

Alsopresse · gazette

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒuʁnal/

Example

Tu as lu le journal ce matin ?

Did you read the newspaper this morning?

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How to say “newspaper” in French

“Newspaper” in French is journal.

A recurring publication that gathers reports and opinions about current events.

Full entry for journal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with journal

Le journal annonce une grève demain.

The newspaper announces a strike tomorrow.

Tips for using journal

  • English journal often means an academic periodical, whereas French journal usually means a newspaper in this sense.

Other French words for “newspaper”

Je lis la presse tous les matins.

I read the newspaper every morning.

Chaque matin, je lis la gazette.

Every morning, I read the newspaper.

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