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Divertissement, Médias et Culture Numérique - Internet Shorthand

Here you will find slang for internet shorthand, covering abbreviations, acronyms, and quick expressions used online.

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used to share information someone may have missed

Ex: ICYMI, the event got postponed.
in real life
[Phrase]

used to distinguish offline or face-to-face interactions from online ones

Ex: IRL events are a great way to network.
in search of
[Phrase]

used online to indicate someone is looking for a specific item, service, or information

Ex: ISO tips for improving my photography skills.

used on social media to ask viewers to like a post or content

Ex: Everyone in the group chat was asking LMS.
not gonna lie
[Interjection]

used to admit something honestly or openly

Pour être honnête, Je vais pas mentir

Pour être honnête, Je vais pas mentir

Ex: NGL, I'm a bit nervous about the test.**Pour être honnête**, je suis un peu nerveux à propos du test.

explicit or inappropriate for viewing in professional or public settings

Ex: Always check if content is NSFW before sharing.
oh my lord
[Interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or excitement

oh mon dieu, oh seigneur

oh mon dieu, oh seigneur

Ex: He shouted OML after landing the trick.Il a crié **oh mon Dieu** après avoir réussi la figure.
on my way
[Interjection]

used to indicate that someone is en route

En route !, J'arrive !

En route !, J'arrive !

Ex: I shouted OMW while running to catch the bus.J'ai crié **OMW** en courant pour attraper le bus.

a public acknowledgment or praise

mention, félicitations publiques

mention, félicitations publiques

Ex: He posted an SO to his fans online.Il a posté un **shout out** à ses fans en ligne.
to be honest
[Phrase]

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

used to express a relatable emotion or situation, often humorously

Ex: TFW you find money in an old jacket.

used online to invite questions from others

Ex: AUA sessions are a great way to interact with fans.

used online to refer to someone in your social circle

Ex: Can you believe OOMF is moving to another city?
uwu
[Interjection]

used to express happiness, affection, or cuteness; often associated with e-girls, furries, femboys, and anime fandoms

UwU,  ce chiot est si petit et mignon !

UwU, ce chiot est si petit et mignon !

Ex: The character's expression made everyone say uwu.L'expression du personnage a fait dire **uwu** à tout le monde.

used online or in texting to ask about someone's appearance

Ex: Wyll?I bet you look amazing.

(TikTok) a personalized feed of recommended content and videos

page pour toi, fil personnalisé

page pour toi, fil personnalisé

Ex: She shared a clip hoping it would hit the FYP.Elle a partagé un clip en espérant qu'il atteigne la **page pour toi**.

used online or in texting to indicate laughter

Ex: IJBOL, you really got me with that one.
shaking my head
[Interjection]

used to express disbelief, disappointment, or frustration at something stupid or frustrating

secouer la tête, pff

secouer la tête, pff

Ex: SMH at how messy this room is.**Secouer la tête** devant le désordre de cette pièce.
sksksk
[Interjection]

used to convey laughter, excitement, or happiness

sksksk, sksksk

sksksk, sksksk

Ex: We were texting all night, sksksk!Nous envoyions des textos toute la nuit, **sksksk** !
kill myself
[phrase]

used jokingly to express extreme frustration or disappointment

Ex: He typed KMS after losing his game again.
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