Top 10 French abbreviations used in emails, SMS...

07 Dec 2009
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Top 10 French abbreviations used in emails, SMS...

Common abbreviations used in chat, emails, SMS (texto in French) or when taking notes. Here are the 10 most common French ones:

  • BJR = bonjour = hi
  • BSR = bonsoir = have a good night, hi (in the evening)
  • SLT = salut
  • MDR = mort(e) de rire = LOL
  • JTM = je t'aime = I love you (I'm in love with you)
  • MSG = un message = message
  • PK = pourquoi? = why?
  • QQC = quelque chose = something
  • QQ1 = quelqu'un = someone
  • BZ = bisous, bises = kisses

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