French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
journalisme
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒuʁnalizm/
Meaning
- masculine nounjournalism
Example
Le journalisme couvre les événements locaux.
Journalism covers local events.
More examples
L'éthique du journalisme est essentielle pour la confiance du public.
The ethics of journalism is essential for public trust.
Core concept
A newsroom tracing events, shaping verified accounts, and sending them into public view.
Common phrases
éthique du journalisme
ethics of journalism
le rôle du journalisme
the role of journalism
Similar words
presse: The newspaper and magazine publishing industry and the publications it produces.
média: Channels or organizations that convey information through television, radio, or the internet.
information: Facts or news content communicated to the public.
reportage: An article or program based on reporting from the scene.
Definition in French
Pratique consistant à enquêter, rédiger et diffuser des comptes rendus sur des faits ou des événements pour informer le public.
Word origin
Journalisme combines French journal with -isme, a suffix forming names of practices or systems; journal ultimately derives from Latin diurnalis, meaning 'daily'.
Usage tips
- In French, journalisme names the practice or profession, while la presse often refers to the press sector or published news media.
Other meanings
- reportingnoun
Opposites
- désinformationdisinformationnoun
Related words
- journalistejournalistnoun
- journalistiquejournalisticadjective