French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
désinformation
Pronunciation
IPA/dezɛ̃fɔʁmasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundisinformation
Example
Ils partagent souvent de la désinformation sans la vérifier.
They often share disinformation without verifying it.
More examples
La plateforme a supprimé plusieurs posts de désinformation.
The platform removed several posts spreading disinformation.
Core concept
A polished stream of false claims designed to steer belief or create confusion.
Common phrases
être victime de la désinformation
fall victim to disinformation
la circulation de la désinformation
the circulation of disinformation
les effets de la désinformation
the effects of disinformation
Similar words
infox: Fabricated content made to appear truthful and then circulated.
rumeur: Unconfirmed information that spreads through word of mouth.
mensonge: An intentional statement or claim that contradicts the facts.
propagande: Information systematically circulated to advance specific views or beliefs.
Definition in French
Information inexacte ou mensongère diffusée délibérément dans le but de manipuler ou semer la confusion.
Word origin
The French noun désinformation was formed in the 20th century from dés- and information to name information deliberately made misleading.
Usage tips
- Désinformation is feminine, so standard forms include la désinformation and de la désinformation.
Other meanings
- misinformationnoun
- fake newsnoun
Opposites
- informationinformationnoun
Related words
- désinformermisinformverb
- désinformateurperson who spreads disinformationnoun