ATT
ATT is the French abbreviation for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
In this specific context, ATT refers to the American telecommunications company.
Did you know?
- In French text messaging and online slang, att is a very common abbreviation for attends, which means 'wait'.
- The French expression être en attente can mean a phone line is on hold or that a person is in a state of limbo regarding a decision.
- The verb 'attendre' (the root of the slang 'att') is one of the few French verbs that does not require a preposition like 'for' to link to an object, unlike the English 'to wait for'.
Examples in context
- Je dois attendre mon tour pour parler avec le directeur.I have to wait my turn to speak with the director.
- J'ai reçu une facture d'ATT.I received a bill from ATT.
- Le service client d'ATT est très lent.ATT's customer service is very slow.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing their mobile phone providers.
- LéaTu as un problème avec ton réseau ?Are you having trouble with your network?
- LucasOui, mon forfait ATT ne fonctionne plus.Yes, my ATT plan isn't working anymore.
- LéaC'est dommage, je ne suis pas chez ATT.That's too bad, I'm not with ATT.
- LucasJe vais appeler leur service technique.I am going to call their technical support.
