Meaning
To peruse a daily publication for news.
Cultural Background
The 'kiosque' is a staple of urban life. Digital news is very popular due to the vast geography. Belgians often read both French and Dutch papers.
Digital vs Print
You can use 'lire le journal' for both.
False Friend
Don't say 'journal intime' for a newspaper!
Meaning
To peruse a daily publication for news.
Digital vs Print
You can use 'lire le journal' for both.
False Friend
Don't say 'journal intime' for a newspaper!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Chaque matin, je ___ le journal.
First person singular of 'lire' is 'lis'.
Which is correct?
What do you read to get the news?
Journal is the word for newspaper.
Match the verb.
Match 'lire' with the correct subject.
Correct conjugation.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu fais ? B: Je ___.
You read a newspaper.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChaque matin, je ___ le journal.
First person singular of 'lire' is 'lis'.
What do you read to get the news?
Journal is the word for newspaper.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Correct conjugation.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu fais ? B: Je ___.
You read a newspaper.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, use 'magazine'.
Yes, 'le journal'.
'Les journaux'.
It is neutral.
Yes, for plural.
Yes, same usage.
No, that is 'regarder le journal télévisé'.
Je lis les nouvelles.
Related Phrases
Lire la presse
synonymRead the press
Regarder les infos
similarWatch the news
Être au courant
builds onTo be informed
