TikTok
TikTok is the name of the app in French, written as TikTok.
Meaning: app (name)
Did you know?
- The phrase faire un TikTok is used in French even when the user is referring to a short video made for a different platform like Instagram Reels.
- French users often use the verb tiktoker to describe the act of creating content for the platform.
- In formal discussions about attention spans, French intellectuals often contrast TikTok with la culture du livre or book culture.
Examples in context
- L'Inde a interdit TikTok.India has banned TikTok.This sentence is useful for showing how to express that a country has banned TikTok.Tatoeba #12494025 by always, translation #11628511 by Amastan
- Ne sous-estimez pas TikTok.Don't underestimate TikTok.This sentence is useful for showing how to tell someone not to underestimate TikTok.Tatoeba #12478172 by always, translation #11628515 by Amastan
- Le réseau social TikTok connaît une popularité croissante à travers le mondeThe TikTok social network is growing in popularity worldwide
- As-tu vu la vidéo sur TikTok hier soir ? C'était vraiment drôle !Did you see the video on TikTok last night? It was really funny!
- Elle passe trop de temps sur TikTok.She spends too much time on TikTok.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing social media apps.
- GabrielTu utilises TikTok souvent ?Do you use TikTok often?
- EmmaOui, j'aime bien les vidéos de cuisine sur TikTok.Yes, I really like the cooking videos on TikTok.
- GabrielMoi, je préfère Instagram.Me, I prefer Instagram.
- EmmaC'est vrai, mais TikTok est très amusant.That's true, but TikTok is very fun.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
