actualité

l'actualité
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. news
Notre magazine couvre l’actualité culturelle de la région Île-de-France.Our magazine covers cultural news from the Île-de-France region.
b. current events
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Ce journaliste suit l’actualité du monde de la mode.This journalist covers current events in the fashion world.
c. recent developments
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Quelle est l’actualité aux États-Unis à l’approche des élections de mi-mandat ?What are the recent developments in the United States as the midterm elections approach?
a. topicality
Cet homme politique choisit ses sujets en fonction de leur actualité, et non de ses propres convictions.This politician chooses his topics based on their topicality, not on his own convictions.
b. relevance
L’actualité de cette pièce de Molière est frappante.The relevance of this play by Molière is striking.
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