Vérification des faits
Example: La vérification des faits est essentielle pour un journalisme fiable.
Definition
"Vérification des faits" refers to the process of checking information and claims to ensure their accuracy and truthfulness, especially in journalism. It is essential for reliable reporting to prevent the spread of misinformation or falsehoods.
Etymology
The phrase "vérification des faits" comes from French, where "vérification" means 'verification' or 'checking,' and "faits" means 'facts.' It literally translates to 'fact-checking,' highlighting its purpose in confirming the truthfulness of reported information.
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"Vérification des faits" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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