of course an auto biograph can be a diary.An autobiograph is writen by the person it talks about.
diary or notebook
Yes, "diary" or "log" could be used as synonyms for "journal."
A diary can also be called a journal.
Literally "dear diary" is translated "Cher journal". However, this is not used to make a diary entry. In French, one simply starts with a date and goes on with what needs to be said. Edit: I disagree with this answer. "Cher journal" is maybe a little bit old fashioned but still in use among diarists.
A diary or a journal.
A manual diary is a physical journal or notebook where individuals can write down their thoughts, daily activities, appointments, or events by hand. It is a tangible way to keep track of personal information and can serve as a tool for organization and reflection.
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un journal / journal intime
journal
A diary in french is called a "journal intime". Loosely translated in would mean an intimate journal.
Anne simply called her journal "my diary", but addressed all entries in her diary to "Kitty".
A diary or a journal typically includes a record of daily happenings. These personal records are often used to track thoughts, emotions, and events on a daily basis.