French word

texto

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛksto/

Meaning

  • masculine nountext

Example

Tu as lu mon texto ?

Did you read my text?

Illustration for texto (text)

More examples

Elle a répondu par texto.

She replied by text.

Core concept

A small written exchange appearing in a mobile chat thread.

Common phrases

  • répondre à un texto

    reply to a text

  • écrire un texto

    write a text

  • supprimer un texto

    delete a text

Similar words

SMS: A short text message sent or received by mobile phone.
message: A brief written message or piece of information intended for someone.
courriel: An email sent or received over the internet.
appel: A phone call used to communicate by voice.

Definition in French

Terme familier pour un message écrit et court envoyé par téléphone mobile, équivalent courant de SMS dans la langue parlée.

Word origin

The French noun texto developed from the expression message texte and was reinforced by English text as mobile messaging became widespread.

Usage tips

  • Texto is familiar spoken French, while message texte or SMS fits more formal administrative and professional writing.

Opposites

Related words

  • textertextverb

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