Local vs. du coin

Frank C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Local vs. du coin

Could "du coin" substitute for "local" in the context of a local newspaper? 

Asked 2 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Thank you Paul! ( off to Specsavers!!) .

We have added régional.

Bonne Continuation ! 

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Frank,

In a British English context a local news paper shop may be referred to as "a (the) corner shop" whether it is situated on a physical corner or not.

I don't know of the actual newspaper taking such a term as local unless it features exclusively the local area news.

Hope this answers your query?

Jim

Paul F.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Frank, I don’t think that “le journal du coin” sounds right for the local paper, but maybe “le journal régional” might be an acceptable alternative to “le journal local”. 

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Local vs. du coin

Could "du coin" substitute for "local" in the context of a local newspaper? 

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