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soundbite

/ˈsaʊndbaɪt/

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noun

Extrait sonore, phrase choc

An extract from a speech or interview used as edited into a news or other broadcast; an interview clip, especially seen as particularly expressive or pithy.

Examples :

"The news report used a soundbite from the mayor's speech where he said, "We will fix the roads!" "

Le reportage télévisé a utilisé un extrait sonore du discours du maire où il a dit : « Nous allons réparer les routes ! »

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noun

Phrase choc, déclaration brève

A one-liner deliberately produced for this purpose; a statement specifically intended to be punchy and memorable.

Examples :

"The politician's soundbite, "Lower taxes, bigger dreams," was repeated constantly on the news. "

La phrase choc du politicien, « Baisse des impôts, plus grands rêves », a été constamment répétée aux informations.

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noun

Extrait sonore, bref enregistrement

A small section of recorded sound

Examples :

"The journalist used a short soundbite from the mayor's speech in her news report. "

La journaliste a utilisé un bref extrait sonore du discours du maire dans son reportage.

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