journal/ʒuʁ.nal/
noun / adjective · A2 · Frequency 801
nounmasculine
Meanings
diary, log
Refers to a personal record of daily life or events, as well as operational records in computing or other devices.
newspaper, periodical
Refers to regularly published printed or digital media containing news, articles, and advertisements.
newsbreak
Refers to quickly released news summaries or breaking news reports.
Examples
J'écris dans mon journal avant de me coucher.
I write in my diary before going to bed.
Mon grand-père lit le journal pendant son petit-déjeuner.
My grandfather reads the newspaper during breakfast.
Le journal de midi a annoncé la fermeture de la route.
The midday news bulletin announced that the road was closed.
Collocations
- tenir un journalkeep a diary
- lire le journalread the newspaper
Common mistakes
Confondre journal (le journal intime) avec journaux (les journaux).
Journal (singulier) désigne un seul journal ou un journal intime, tandis que journaux est le pluriel des journaux.
Learners often confuse the singular 'journal' with the plural 'journaux'.
Utiliser journal pour désigner un magazine.
Journal désigne un journal ou une publication périodique, tandis que magazine est un type différent de publication.
Learners often misuse 'journal' to mean 'magazine'.
Related words
synonymgazettegazette
adjective
Meanings
Daily newspaper
Commonly refers to a newspaper or news publication issued daily.
Diary, personal journal
Refers to a personal record of daily events or feelings.
That is relative to each day; daily
Adjective use, indicating something related to each day; less commonly used alone.
Examples
Le journal local publie des informations importantes chaque matin.
The local daily newspaper publishes important information every morning.
Elle tient un journal intime où elle écrit ses pensées et ses émotions.
She keeps a personal diary where she writes her thoughts and feelings.
Collocations
- journal quotidiendaily newspaper
- tenir un journalto keep a diary
- mise à jour journalièredaily update
Common mistakes
journal comme adjectif est souvent confondu avec le nom journal.
journal comme adjectif signifie 'quotidien', tandis que journal comme nom désigne un journal ou un journal intime.
Learners often confuse the adjective and noun uses of 'journal'.
Related words
synonymquotidiendaily, everyday
synonymbulletinbulletin, report
nounmasculine
Meanings
diary, log
Refers to a personal record of daily life or events, as well as operational records in computing or other devices.
newspaper, periodical
Refers to regularly published printed or digital media containing news, articles, and advertisements.
newsbreak
Refers to quickly released news summaries or breaking news reports.
Examples
Je relis mes journaux pour suivre l'évolution de mes recherches.
I reread my logs to track the progress of my research.
Les journaux du matin annoncent une baisse des prix du carburant.
The morning newspapers announce a drop in fuel prices.
Les journaux de la soirée ont consacré plusieurs minutes à cette alerte.
The evening news bulletins devoted several minutes to this alert.
Collocations
- tenir un journalkeep a diary
- lire le journalread the newspaper
Common mistakes
Confondre journal (le journal intime) avec journaux (les journaux).
Journal (singulier) désigne un seul journal ou un journal intime, tandis que journaux est le pluriel des journaux.
Learners often confuse the singular 'journal' with the plural 'journaux'.
Utiliser journal pour désigner un magazine.
Journal désigne un journal ou une publication périodique, tandis que magazine est un type différent de publication.
Learners often misuse 'journal' to mean 'magazine'.
Related words
synonymgazettegazette
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
Daily newspaper
Commonly refers to a newspaper or news publication issued daily.
Diary, personal journal
Refers to a personal record of daily events or feelings.
That is relative to each day; daily
Adjective use, indicating something related to each day; less commonly used alone.
Examples
Le journal local publie des informations importantes chaque matin.
The local daily newspaper publishes important information every morning.
Elle tient un journal intime où elle écrit ses pensées et ses émotions.
She keeps a personal diary where she writes her thoughts and feelings.
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
Daily newspaper
Commonly refers to a newspaper or news publication issued daily.
Diary, personal journal
Refers to a personal record of daily events or feelings.
That is relative to each day; daily
Adjective use, indicating something related to each day; less commonly used alone.
Examples
Le journal local publie des informations importantes chaque matin.
The local daily newspaper publishes important information every morning.
Elle tient un journal intime où elle écrit ses pensées et ses émotions.
She keeps a personal diary where she writes her thoughts and feelings.