La transcription
Example: La transcription de l'interview a pris plusieurs heures.
Definition
"La transcription" in journalism refers to the process of converting spoken words from an interview or recording into written text. It involves accurately capturing every word, pause, and sometimes non-verbal sounds, to create a clear and precise written record of the original audio content.
Etymology
The term "la transcription" comes from the Latin 'transcriptio,' meaning 'a copying' or 'a writing across.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the idea of transferring spoken or recorded material into written form. Did you know? The word highlights the careful act of 'writing across' from one medium to another.
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"La transcription" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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