Text abbreviations are shortened versions of commonly used words to help save characters in text messages, whereas acronyms are used to shorten entire phrases. Everybody knows what that means.While we may not always use a text abbreviation in real life or face-to-face conversations, it has become a language of its own in instant messaging and social media. More than once if necessary,Īnd if you really don’t get it, CPG (C’est pas grave). G1id2kdo = J’ai une idée de cadeau (I have a great idea)

Tata KS = T’as ta caisse ? (You have your car?)Ĭ pa 5pa = C’est pas sympa (That’s not nice)

Tjs = toujours = à plus tard (see you = à demain (see you tomorrow)ĮDR = écroulé de rire (laughing out loud) To help you get the hang of texting in French, here are some useful abbreviations:ĭQP = dès que possible (as soon as possible) You could text back b1sur (bien sûr) or NSP (ne sais pas) if you’re not sure of your schedule. 6né FDS?Īnother friend might text this: 6né FDS? Nothing to do with sextuplets being born – she just wants to know if you’d like to go to the cinéma ( 6né) this fin de semaine ( FDS). It may look like he’s sending you his car registration number, but once you sound it out you’ll know he’s bringing the wine – G (J’ai) HT (acheté) 2 (du) V (vin). Let’s say a friend is coming for dinner and he texts you this message: GHT2V. In addition to expanding your social network, texting is also going to sharpen your ear for French pronunciation. To make your textos make sense, and to understand those you get, it’s important to know what the actual words are and sound like. Textos rely very much on abbreviations, acronyms and symbols.

The purpose of text messages – called textos in French – is to communicate in writing via your mobile phone while using as few characters as possible. Texting your French contacts regularly is a great way to learn the language while making friends and building your social network.

Texting abbreviations for words