foutrapportages
Foutrapportages is a neologism used in media studies and online discourse to describe a pattern of producing and spreading reports that are misleading or unverifiable, often presented as if they were journalistic coverage. The term appears primarily in French-language discussions about misinformation and information ecology on social networks and messaging apps. It emphasizes the constructed nature of such reports, which typically rely on suggestive headlines, minimal sourcing, and rapid amplification rather than thorough verification.
Common characteristics include sensational or emotionally charged framing, reliance on anonymous or unverifiable sources, miscaptioned images
Etymology and usage: The term is not universally standardized and is used mainly in speculative or critical
Impact and response: Foutrapportages challenge traditional journalism by blurring lines between opinion, commentary, and reporting and