Journaux (en. Newspapers)

ʒuʁ.n.o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Periodical publication containing news.
Newspapers provide information about current events.
Les journaux fournissent des informations sur l'actualité.
Printed documents that report recent events.
He reads the newspapers every morning to stay informed.
Il lit les journaux tous les matins pour être informé.
Written media disseminating various articles and opinions.
Newspapers play an essential role in democracy.
Les journaux jouent un rôle essentiel dans la démocratie.

Etymology

From Old French 'journal', which comes from Latin 'diurnalis' meaning 'daily'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the headlines of the newspapers
To be mentioned in the headlines of publications.
être à la une des journaux
double standards
Unequal treatment, often criticized in articles.
deux poids, deux mesures
as in the newspapers
To refer to something that is commonly reported.
comme dans les journaux

Related Words

newspaper
Individual publication often daily.
journal
news
State of the current news.
actualité
article
Information text in a newspaper.
article

Slang Meanings

Print media
He took the print media to read the latest news.
Il a pris la presse écrite pour lire les dernières nouvelles.
paper
Can you lend me some paper? I need to consult the newspapers.
Peux-tu me prêter du papier ? J'ai besoin de consulter les journaux.