No. 7,222 in French
média
"Media" – Means of communication (e.g., press, radio, television) that disseminate information.
In a sentence
Les médias jouent un rôle important dans la société moderne.
Media play an important role in modern society.
The word 'médias' is used to represent 'media outlets' or 'communication channels', referring to television, radio, newspapers, and digital platforms collectively.
J'ai étudié la relation entre les médias sociaux et le comportement des adolescents.
I studied the relationship between social media and the behavior of teenagers.
Here, 'médias sociaux' refers specifically to 'social media platforms' such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Ce média traditionnel continue d'avoir une grande influence.
This traditional medium continues to have a significant influence.
In this context, 'média' is singular and describes a specific form or vehicle of communication, such as television or newspaper.
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