La citation
Example: La citation dans l'article aide à comprendre le sujet.
Definition
"La citation" in journalism refers to the exact repetition of someone's spoken or written words within an article or report, used to support or illustrate a point clearly and accurately. It helps readers understand the subject by providing authoritative or direct evidence.
Etymology
The word "la citation" comes from the Latin 'citare,' meaning 'to summon or call forth.' In French, it evolved to mean a formal reference to someone's words. Did you know? The practice of citation has long been essential in journalism to ensure credibility and traceability of information.
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"La citation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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