La fiabilité
Example: La fiabilité des sources est essentielle en journalisme sérieux.
Definition
"La fiabilité" in journalism refers to the trustworthiness and dependability of sources or information. It indicates how credible and accurate the data or statements are, ensuring that the journalistic content is truthful and can be relied upon by the audience.
Etymology
The word "la fiabilité" comes from the French adjective "fiable," meaning reliable, which itself derives from the verb "fier" meaning to trust. The suffix "-abilité" turns it into a noun indicating the quality or state of being reliable. Did you know? The root "fier" traces back to the Latin "fidere," meaning to trust or have faith.
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"La fiabilité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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