Reportage

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɔrtɪdʒ/

Definitions of reportage

noun the reporting of news, especially by newspapers and broadcast media

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading reportage about animals in the zoo.

A2 The reportage on the local festival was very informative.

B1 The reportage on the political situation in the country was unbiased and thorough.

B2 Her reportage on the war zone was praised for its in-depth analysis.

C1 The journalist's reportage on the environmental crisis sparked a national debate.

C2 His reportage on the humanitarian crisis won him a Pulitzer Prize.

Examples of reportage in a Sentence

formal The journalist's reportage on the political unrest was thorough and well-researched.

informal I love reading reportage pieces because they give me a deeper understanding of current events.

slang Did you catch that reportage on the scandal? It was juicy!

figurative Her reportage painted a vivid picture of the social issues plaguing the community.

Grammatical Forms of reportage

• plural: reportages
• comparative: more reportage
• superlative: most reportage
• present tense: reports
• future tense: will report
• perfect tense: have reported
• continuous tense: is reporting
• singular: reportage
• positive degree: reportage
• infinitive: to report
• gerund: reporting
• participle: reported

Origin and Evolution of reportage

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'reportage' originated from the French word 'reportage' which comes from the verb 'reporter' meaning to report or relate.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of journalism to refer to the reporting of news events, 'reportage' has evolved to encompass a broader range of storytelling mediums including photography, film, and literature.