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    Presse (en. Press)

    pʁɛs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A collection of newspapers, magazines, and other publications that disseminate information.
    The press covered the event in detail.
    La presse a couvert l'événement en détail.
    A form of written mass communication.
    She works in print media.
    Elle travaille dans la presse écrite.
    Industry that produces newspapers and magazines.
    The press has undergone many changes in recent years.
    La presse a subi de nombreux changements ces dernières années.
    verb
    To exert pressure on something.
    He squeezes the lemon to extract its juice.
    Il presse le citron pour en extraire le jus.
    To apply force to obtain something.
    She presses the button to start the device.
    Elle presse le bouton pour démarrer l'appareil.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'pressa', the feminine form of 'pressus', the past participle of 'premere', which means 'to press'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    print media
    Refers to printed newspapers and magazines.
    presse écrite
    freedom of the press
    Right of journalists to publish information without censorship.
    liberté de la presse
    tabloid press
    Type of press that favors sensationalism.
    presse sensationnelle
    local press
    Media that primarily covers events in a specific region.
    presse locale

    Related Words

    newspaper
    Periodic publication of information.
    journal
    magazine
    More illustrated and often lighter periodic publication.
    magazine
    report
    Account of an event, often published in the press.
    reportage

    Slang Meanings

    People magazine
    Tabloids are often criticized for their coverage of people magazine.
    Les tabloïds sont souvent critiqués pour leur couverture de la presse people.
    tabloid press
    He does not pay attention to the tabloid press.
    Il ne fait pas attention à la presse à scandale.
    Making the press
    She has a job where she works in the press for celebrities.
    Elle a un emploi où elle fait la presse pour des célébrités.