Le rapport de terrain
Example: Le journaliste a rédigé le rapport de terrain après l'enquête.
Definition
"Le rapport de terrain" refers to a detailed and factual account written by a journalist or researcher based on direct observations and experiences gathered during an on-site investigation or fieldwork. It aims to present an accurate picture of the events or conditions encountered.
Etymology
The phrase "le rapport de terrain" comes from French, where "rapport" means report or account, and "terrain" means ground or field. Together, they literally translate to 'field report,' highlighting its origin in describing firsthand information collected directly from the location of interest.
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"Le rapport de terrain" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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