Le contrôle factuel
Example: Le contrôle factuel est essentiel pour vérifier les informations publiées.
Definition
"Le contrôle factuel" refers to the process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information before it is published, especially in journalism. It ensures that facts presented in news stories are correct and trustworthy, preventing the spread of misinformation.
Etymology
The phrase "le contrôle factuel" originates from French, where "contrôle" means 'control' or 'checking,' and "factuel" relates to 'facts.' It literally means 'factual control,' emphasizing the verification of facts. Did you know? The practice of fact-checking has become crucial in modern journalism to maintain credibility.
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"Le contrôle factuel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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