Snapchat
Snapchat is the French name for the photo-messaging application Snapchat.
In French, the name of the application is used as a noun. Users often use the verb snaper to mean 'to send a snap'.
Meaning: photo-messaging application (name)
Which one should you use?
Snap is an informal way of saying Snapchat. Individual photos or videos sent through the app are referred to as un Snap.
Did you know?
- While une photo is feminine, the term un Snap is masculine, meaning the gender of the object changes depending on whether the speaker uses the French word or the app's terminology.
- The creation of the verb snaper is part of a broader linguistic phenomenon called verbes-applis, where app names are transformed into French actions.
- In French youth slang, the expression faire un snap has evolved beyond just sending a message to describe the broader act of documenting a moment for a public 'Story'.
Examples in context
- Ziri n'envoie de messages à personne à travers Snapchat.Ziri doesn't use Snapchat to message anyone.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Snapchat in a negative sentence.Tatoeba #11685504 by Amastan, translation #10235103 by Amastan
- Je suis actif sur le réseau social Snapchat.I am active on the social network Snapchat.
- J'ai téléchargé l'application Snapchat sur mon smartphone.I have downloaded the Snapchat application on my smartphone.
- Snapchat est une plateforme de partage de photos très populaire.Snapchat is a very popular photo sharing platform.
- J'ai envoyé un snap à mes amis.I sent a snap to my friends.
- Tu utilises encore Snapchat ?Do you still use Snapchat?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about social media while sitting in a cafe.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu as vu sa story sur Snapchat ?Did you see her story on Snapchat?
- ManonNon, je n'ai pas ouvert Snapchat ce matin.No, I didn't open Snapchat this morning.
- GabrielElle a posté une photo très drôle.She posted a very funny photo.
- ManonJe vais regarder ça tout de suite.I'm going to look at that right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
