Top 10 French "Texto" (SMS)

01 Feb 2010
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Top 10 French "Texto" (SMS)

Everyday, les "Jeunes" use this new language.

The SMS, which in French is called Texto, or SMS (pronounced like in English, or "Smeu Seu" for fun).

But what is it exactly? It consists of a series of abreviations, which allow you to say more within the 160 characters the SMS format allows. It's a faster language, easier to type on the 10 keys of the cell phone (un portable). Well, easier... faster said than... understood!!!

Here are the 10 top French SMS contractions:

  • kekina = qu'est-ce qu'il y a? = what's going on?
  • kestufé = qu'est-ce que tu fais? = what are you doing?
  • @2m1= à demain = see you tomorrow
  • j'tapLDkej'pe = je t'appelle dès que je peux = I call you as soon as I can
  • GT ché L = j'étais chez elle = I was at her place
  • cpab1 = c'est pas bien = it's not good.
  • AT souè = à tes souhaits = bless you (when someone sneezes)
  • ta éT voir koi o 6né =  tu as été voir quoi au ciné ? = what did you see at the movies?
  • tu vi1 7 aprem = tu viens cet après-midi? = are you coming this afternoon?
  • LA fé 1 gato = elle a fait un gateau = she made a cake


Camille Chevalier-Karfis

Born and raised in Paris, I have been teaching today's French to adults for 19 years in the US, France, and to people around the world over the phone and by Skype . My method is proven and unique, and, based on my students' goals and needs, I've developed  high quality audiobooks and audio lessons for all levels.
Good luck with your studies and remember, repetition is the key!

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