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Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube… To understand the codes and the vocabulary of the networks, it is necessary to have some notions of English. You just have to bluff your teens with your knowledge 2.0!

On social networks, a new language has emerged. Abbreviations, hashtags, cultural references … This language shakes up traditional codes. But can you always decipher these new words? We test you!

17 questions to test your knowledge

Did you know? Many acronyms, expressions or trends are taken from the Shakespeare language.

The basics of vocabulary of social networks

1. What is a DM called? DM is the acronym of “Direct message” which translates into “private message”, also says “MP” in French. These are the instant messages sent to someone on social networks.
2. What do we describe as “trend” on social networks? A “trend” describes a viral trend, that is to say a type of content that makes the buzz: a song, a challenge, a dance … which circulates quickly, in mass and which is taken up by many users in a short time.
3. What does the acronym “Fomo” mean? “Fear of Missing Out” which indicates the “fear of missing something”. Your child can say this expression if he sees a friend’s photos to a concert and that he is not there. “I have the FOMO not to be at this event.”
4. What do we mean by a “dupe” when we qualify an object?

A dupe is a “cheap” copy of a more expensive or luxury product. Many videos highlight the “dupes” of cheap brands.

5 What do the letters “POV” mean?

“Point of view” for “point of view” and corresponds to a video or photo that highlights the point of view, with humor, of the narrator.

6. What is the acronym for “Goat” to?

“Goat” for “Greatest of All Time” refers to a person considered a legendary. Example: “Coco Chanel is the fashion goat”.

Popular expressions

7. The expression “Digu” circulates on social networks, what does it mean?

“Oh, it’s Digu” translates into “Oh, it’s embarrassing”. The person seeing the situation (photo or video) is uncomfortable.

8. In what sense is the expression “banger” used?

A “banger” is a video, a sound or a publication that generates many reactions or sharing on the networks and which becomes viral. “This music is a banger”.

9. In what context is the expression “game to change” used?

“Game Change” describes a big change, an upheaval whether for a concept, a person or a product. Example: “This moisturizer is a game to change, my skin is beautiful.”

10. Why do young people say “no cap” on Tiktok?

The “no cap” is a way of insisting to signify that “it is true”. “This artist is the best on stage, no cap.”

11 First appeared on “JPP” networks integrated oral language among young people, but what does it express?

JPP “means” I can’t take it anymore “, especially to express a surplus of emotions.

12 The 2 letters “FR” have a particular definition, which one?

“FR” is the abbreviation of “for real” in English and means “seriously”, “without a joke”… Example: “This book turned my brain, for real.”

13. The expression “it delights” often means on the networks, what does she say?

“It delights” defines content on networks or a satisfactory moment. Example: “It delights, this humorist is hilarious”.

Viral formats and trends

14 Some accounts offer ASMR, but what is it?

“ASMR” is reflected in “Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response”, in French: Autonomous response from sensory meridians. These are videos that highlight a multitude of noise that have soothing virtues.

15 What are young people talking about when they indicate “Ootd” on videos or photos?

“Outfit of the day”: This acronym is often used for “mode” content where the person presents their outfit of the day by referencing the brands of the parts it carries.

16 What is a “dance challenge” on Tiktok?

There are many “dance challenges” on Tiktok. The idea? Reproduce simple gestures on defined music. Some music explodes thanks to these challenges.

17. What do we consider as a “meme” on the Internet?

It is a funny image that describes an emotion, a situation … a humorous text is sometimes inscribed on it.

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