I use it very often but it tends to be replaced by emojis. The more I'm mdr, the more I add r : mdrrrrrr Answer from jamichou on reddit.com
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May 23, 2022 -
I learned today that MDR (mort de rire) is the French equivalent of LOL, but do people actually use this nowadays? Can you give some examples of how it would be used? Or would this make me sound like a "fellow kid" if I tried?
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I use it very often but it tends to be replaced by emojis. The more I'm mdr, the more I add r : mdrrrrrr
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Both lol and mdr are used interchangeably so you can use it in the same context as lol or not use it at all, it's up to you. I am 30+ and I still use mdr very regularly, it's not limited to kid speak as far as I know.
Abbreviation: "mdr" | WordReference Forums
In a forum private message (not this forum) a French speaking person replied with "mdr". In context it is very probably a colloqioal insult, but my 'friend' refuses to translate it into English for me. Would be very gratefull for a translation of this ambigious abbriviation. ... No it's really not an insult It mean ... More on forum.wordreference.com
What are some common slang terms used in texting? I know “mdr” is used like “lol,” but what else is there? Is it used often?
@Morrigan_Moreira mdrr is commonly used. I don’t really know what to tell you : “guez” means bad (idk how to write this one) “zehrma” I dont know how to translate this in english to say “you’re stupid” you can say “t’es bête” or “t’es con” “wesh” you can say ... More on hinative.com
What does MDR mean?
Definition of MDR "mort de rire", literaly "dead laughing". It's the French "lol" and it's pretty common. Still, I think that "lol" is more used. ^^ More on hinative.com
Do people actually use "MDR" in texts?
I use it very often but it tends to be replaced by emojis. The more I'm mdr, the more I add r : mdrrrrrr More on reddit.com
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May 27, 2024 - Snif = “Sob,” which is an onomatopoeia meant to indicate sadness · Example: Snif tu peux pas venir à la soirée! = “So sad you can’t come to the party!” · TG, short for Ta gueule = “Shut up.” Use with caution. ... NB: If your interlocutor uses verlan, a slang that reverses the syllables of words, this could come out as T VNR. ... Example: Je x ke c bon. OK, XXX ... Believe it or not, in French even texting slang has its own etiquette!
WordReference
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Abbreviation: "mdr" | WordReference Forums
July 7, 2006 - ... Mdr is a rough translation for lol. ... One day I've been misunderstood by somebody on a forum : I had written "mdr" for "mort de rire" (lol). But the person understood it as an abreviation for "merde" (shit)...
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mort de rire {dying of laughter} It is French equivalent of LOL
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What are some common slang terms used in texting? I know “mdr” is used like “lol,” but what else is there? Is it used often? | HiNative
January 16, 2020 - @Morrigan_Moreira mdrr is commonly used. I don’t really know what to tell you : “guez” means bad (idk how to write this one) “zehrma” I dont know how to translate this in english to say “you’re stupid” you can say “t’es bête” or “t’es con” “wesh” you can say “grave” to say really (ex : c’est grave bien.)
Collins Dictionary
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English Translation of “MDR” | Collins French-English Dictionary
4 weeks ago - English Translation of “MDR” | The official Collins French-English Dictionary online. Over 100,000 English translations of French words and phrases.
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MDR - Translation in English - bab.la
En 1997, les femmes représentent au total 4 % des effectifs des officiers, 8 % des sous-officiers, 8 % des militaires du rang engagés (MDR).
Wiktionary
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French internet laughter slang · fr:Laughter · Hidden categories: Translingual terms with redundant script codes · Pages with entries · Pages with 3 entries · Search · mdr ·
Lawless French
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Texting in French - SMS - Les textos - Lawless French Lesson
November 23, 2024 - Here are some classic French texting words and phrases to help you communicate via text, followed by some helpful tips and pointers. * I don’t recommend using pq because before texting was ever a thing, pq already stood for papier cul (toilet paper). So I recommend sticking with pk instead. The idea of texting is to use as few characters as possible. There are three basic techniques: ... Capitalization is pretty arbitrary; ALP and alp mean exactly the same thing.
FluentU
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15 Popular French Phrases You Should Use Daily | FluentU French Blog
June 11, 2025 - Again, French people can be very expressive, and this is another example. Mince means “thin” or “not very important,” but it can also mean “damn” or “sh**.” Again, if you’re not sure, the context and tone will help you know the exact meaning. Mdr isn’t necessarily considered slang, but young people often use it.