Identifier les Biais (Identifying Bias)

Learning ObjectivesDefine what un biais médiatique (media bias) [uhn bee-AY may-dee-ah-TEEK] is.Identify different types of bias, like l'omission (omission) [loh-mee-SYOHN] and l'exagération (exaggeration) [lex-ah-zhay-rah-SYOHN].Tell the difference between un fait (a fact) [uhn fay] and une opinion (an opinion) [oon oh-pee-NYOHN] in a text.Analyze word choice to spot un point de vue subjectif (a subjective point of view) [uhn pwan duh voo soob-zhek-TEEF].Use le discours indirect (indirect speech) [luh dees-KOOR an-dee-REKT] to report information.Imagine this: You and your friend Marc are reading two articles about a new skatepark project in Montreal. Marc's article says it's a 'brilliant initiative for the youth' 👍, while your article calls it a 'waste of public money' 👎. How is that po...

FrenchEnglish ExplanationExampleun biais (a bias) [uhn bee-AY]A tendency to present information in a way that unfairly favors one point of view.L'article a un biais évident en faveur du gouvernement. (The article has an obvious bias in favor of the government.)subjectif / subjective (subjective) [soob-zhek-TEEF / soob-zhek-TEEV]Based on personal opinions, feelings, or tastes.Dire que le film est 'ennuyeux' est un jugement subjectif. (Saying the movie is 'boring' is a subjective judgment.)objectif / objective (objective) [ob-zhek-TEEF / ob-zhek-TEEV]Based on facts, without influence from personal feelings or opinions.Un reportage objectif présente les deux côtés d'un enjeu. (An objective report presents both sides of an issue.)fiable (reliable) [fee-AH-bluh]Someone or something that is trus...

1. Indirect Speech (Le Discours Indirect)To report what someone said or wrote, we often use le discours indirect (indirect speech) [luh dees-KOOR an-dee-REKT]. This involves verbs like dire que (to say that) [deer kuh], affirmer que (to state that) [ah-feer-MAY kuh], déclarer que (to declare that) [day-klah-RAY kuh], and a change in verb tenses.Rule: Direct Speech: Le témoin a dit : « Le projet est dangereux. » (The witness said: "The project is dangerous.") Indirect Speech: Le témoin a dit que le projet était dangereux. (The witness said that the project was dangerous.)2. The Subjunctive for Opinion and Doubt (Le Subjonctif)When expressing doubt, a strong personal opinion, or an emotion, French often uses the subjunctive mood (le subjonctif [luh soob-zhohnk-TEEF]). It's useful for questio...