GIF
The French word for "gif" is GIF.
In French, GIF is a noun used to refer to a short video without audio.
Meaning: short video without audio (noun)
Did you know?
- French speakers may use the verb gifler, which means 'to slap', as a pun when talking about sending a GIF that is meant to be a sharp or surprising retort.
- French linguistic purists may avoid GIF entirely in favor of image animée to prevent the 'anglicization' of the French language.
- While the spelling remains the same, a French speaker might pronounce it as if it were a word in French, often sounding more like 'jeef' than the English 'gif'.
Examples in context
- Je ne peux importer que des fichiers GIF.I can only import GIF files.This sentence shows how to use GIF when talking about importing files.Tatoeba #237242 by hortusdei, translation #72224 by Zifre
- Hier, j'ai vu un GIF très amusant sur Internet!Yesterday, I saw a very funny GIF on the internet!
- Envoie-moi ce GIF, il est trop drôle.Send me this GIF, it is too funny.
- Elle a trouvé un GIF parfait pour la fête.She found a perfect GIF for the party.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are chatting on their phones.
- GabrielTu as vu mon dernier GIF ?Did you see my latest GIF?
- ChloéOui, il est vraiment mignon !Yes, it is really cute!
- GabrielJe vais en chercher d'autres pour toi.I am going to look for more for you.
- ChloéD'accord, j'attends avec impatience.Okay, I am looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
