Journaliste (en. Journalist)

/ʒuʁ.nal.ist/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Professional responsible for information and news.
The journalist wrote an article about the elections.
Le journaliste a écrit un article sur les élections.
Individual who works for a newspaper, radio, or television.
She is a journalist for a major daily newspaper.
Elle est journaliste pour un grand quotidien.
Person who investigates current events.
The investigative journalist uncovered a scandal.
Le journaliste d'investigation a découvert un scandale.

Etymology

From the Latin 'journalis', which means 'relating to the day'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investigative journalist
Journalist who specializes in in-depth investigation.
journaliste d'investigation
to act like a journalist
To act as a journalist, often in an informal context.
faire le journaliste
sports journalist
Journalist who covers sporting events.
journaliste sportif

Related Words

report
A written account of a situation or event.
rapport
media
The means by which information is disseminated.
média
press
The sector of printed or electronically produced publications.
presse

Slang Meanings

Pressy
He is a pressy who seeks scoops.
Il est un presseux qui cherche les scoops.
Pin
This pin always tries to stay informed about the latest gossip.
Ce goupille cherche toujours à être au courant des derniers potins.