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media
[nom]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

les médias

les médias

Ex: She studies how the media influences politics and public opinion .Elle étudie comment les **médias** influencent la politique et l'opinion publique.

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

célébrité

célébrité

Ex: The reality show is hosted by a well-known celebrity.L'émission de télé-réalité est animée par une **célébrité** bien connue.

media that is not under government or private control and is able to report news and express opinions freely without censorship or fear of retaliation

presse libre, liberté de la presse

presse libre, liberté de la presse

Ex: In a society with a free press, the media can expose corruption without fear of punishment .Dans une société avec une **presse libre**, les médias peuvent exposer la corruption sans crainte de punition.

the practice of conducting thorough investigations to uncover and report on significant stories that often involve wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power

journalisme d'investigation, enquête journalistique

journalisme d'investigation, enquête journalistique

Ex: His work in investigative journalism led to a major reform in the healthcare system.Son travail dans le **journalisme d'investigation** a conduit à une réforme majeure du système de santé.

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

journaliste

journaliste

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .**Le journaliste** a passé des mois à faire des recherches pour son article.

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: The actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere .
press
[nom]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

presse

presse

Ex: Public figures are frequently in the spotlight of the press.Les personnalités publiques sont fréquemment sous les projecteurs de la **presse**.

official in charge of overseeing and monitoring a specific area or activity in the public interest

régulateur, autorité de régulation

régulateur, autorité de régulation

Ex: The energy regulator is responsible for monitoring energy prices .Le **régulateur** de l'énergie est responsable de la surveillance des prix de l'énergie.
privacy
[nom]

a state in which other people cannot watch or interrupt a person

intimité,  vie privée

intimité, vie privée

law
[nom]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

loi, législation

loi, législation

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.Il est important de connaître vos droits en vertu de la **loi**.

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicité,  promotion

publicité, promotion

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the film 's publicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .Le studio de cinéma a engagé une firme de relations publiques pour augmenter la **publicité** du film à travers des interviews, des affiches et des sorties de bandes-annonces.
scandal
[nom]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

scandale, affaire

scandale, affaire

Ex: The family tried to recover from the scandal that tarnished their name .La famille a tenté de se remettre du **scandale** qui a entaché leur réputation.
tabloid
[nom]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

tabloïde

tabloïde

Ex: Tabloids often rely on anonymous sources and speculative reporting to attract readers with sensational stories .Les **tabloïds** s'appuient souvent sur des sources anonymes et des reportages spéculatifs pour attirer les lecteurs avec des histoires sensationnelles.

used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

Ex: She was in the public eye due to her philanthropic work .

used to describe actions or decisions that are made with the intention of benefiting the general public or society as a whole, rather than individual or private interests

Ex: Public health measures are often in the public interest to protect citizens .
to harass
[verbe]

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort

harceler, importuner

harceler, importuner

Ex: Street vendors often face challenges , including being harassed by local authorities .Les vendeurs de rue sont souvent confrontés à des défis, notamment le fait d'être **harcelés** par les autorités locales.
to invade
[verbe]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

envahir

envahir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Les gouvernements du monde entier envisagent actuellement s'ils doivent **envahir** ou poursuivre des solutions diplomatiques.
to stalk
[verbe]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

poursuivre, harceler

poursuivre, harceler

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly .Le roman thriller dépeignait une histoire glaçante d'un individu obsédé qui **poursuivait** sans relâche ses victimes.
to sue
[verbe]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

poursuivre (en justice), intenter un procès à

poursuivre (en justice), intenter un procès à

Ex: Last year , the author successfully sued the competitor for plagiarism .L'année dernière, l'auteur a **poursuivi** avec succès le concurrent pour plagiat.
libel
[nom]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

diffamation, calomnie

diffamation, calomnie

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel.Le tribunal a statué en faveur du demandeur, accordant des dommages-intérêts pour la détresse émotionnelle et la perte financière causées par la **diffamation**.
arrogant
[Adjectif]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant

arrogant

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .Le PDG de l'entreprise était connu pour son comportement **arrogant**, ce qui a créé un environnement de travail toxique.
self-assured
[Adjectif]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, confiant

sûr de soi, confiant

Ex: His self-assured attitude helped him navigate difficult situations with ease .Son attitude **assurée** l'a aidé à naviguer dans des situations difficiles avec facilité.
calculating
[Adjectif]

(of a person) using clever planning and strategies to achieve their goals

calculateur, stratégique

calculateur, stratégique

Ex: Her calculating personality often made others feel uneasy about her true intentions.Sa personnalité **calculatrice** faisait souvent que les autres se sentaient mal à l'aise quant à ses véritables intentions.
courageous
[Adjectif]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

courageux

courageux

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .Le chien de sauvetage a démontré un effort **courageux** en sauvant des vies pendant la mission de réponse aux catastrophes.
foolhardy
[Adjectif]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

téméraire, imprudent

téméraire, imprudent

Ex: Taking on such a large loan without a stable income seemed foolhardy to her financial advisor .Contracter un prêt aussi important sans revenu stable semblait **téméraire** à son conseiller financier.
pushy
[Adjectif]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

insistant, exigeant, directif, directive, autoritaire

insistant, exigeant, directif, directive, autoritaire

Ex: Despite his pushy behavior , she remained firm in her decision and refused to change her mind .Malgré son comportement **insistant**, elle est restée ferme dans sa décision et a refusé de changer d'avis.
enthusiastic
[Adjectif]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiaste

enthousiaste

Ex: The enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .Les fans **enthousiastes** ont applaudi bruyamment pour leur groupe préféré.
reserved
[Adjectif]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

réservé, timide

réservé, timide

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.Elle semblait **réservée**, mais elle était chaleureuse et gentille une fois que vous la connaissiez.
antisocial
[Adjectif]

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

antisocial, asocial

antisocial, asocial

Ex: The antisocial student sits alone during lunch , avoiding conversations with classmates .L'étudiant **antisocial** s'assoit seul pendant le déjeuner, évitant les conversations avec ses camarades de classe.
thrifty
[Adjectif]

using resources carefully and efficiently, often in order to save or avoid waste

économe, frugal

économe, frugal

Ex: A thrifty person makes the most out of limited resources .Une personne **économe** tire le meilleur parti des ressources limitées.
shrewd
[Adjectif]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

malin, futé, astucieux

malin, futé, astucieux

Ex: Her shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .Son **analyse perspicace** de la situation lui a permis de faire des mouvements stratégiques qui ont surpassé ses concurrents.
stingy
[Adjectif]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

radin, pingre

radin, pingre

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .Le donateur **avare** n'a donné qu'une somme minimale, bien qu'il puisse se permettre beaucoup plus.
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