No. 3,857 in French
actualité
"Actualité" in English means "current events" or "news."
In a sentence
L'actualité internationale est souvent surprenante.
International news is often surprising.
The word 'actualité' here is used to mean 'current events' or 'news', referring to ongoing occurrences around the world.
Tu devrais consulter l'actualité pour te tenir informé.
You should check the news to stay informed.
In this sentence, 'actualité' refers to monitored news sources or updates, emphasizing staying informed about current developments.
Ces informations ne sont plus l'actualité.
These pieces of information are no longer current.
Here, 'actualité' is used to mean 'what is current or relevant at the moment', indicating temporal relevance of information.
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