mdr
LOL
Definition & meaning
MDR is a French internet and texting abbreviation for mort de rire , literally meaning “dead from laughing.” It is the French equivalent of LOL and expresses strong amusement.
It can be used:
- As a reaction: “That’s hilarious.”
- To soften or signal that a message is humorous.
- Sometimes ironically, when something is only mildly funny or even disappointing.
Example: Il est encore en retard, mdr — “He’s late again, lol.”
Grammar & Word origin
MDR is an initialism formed from the first letters of:
It is mainly used in informal written communication, such as text messages, chats, and social media. It is usually written in lowercase as mdr, although MDR is also common.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- PTDR — abbreviation of pété de rire , meaning “bursting with laughter.” It is often more emphatic and informal than mdr.
- lol — borrowed from English and widely used in French. It is generally equivalent to mdr, though it may sound more international or less specifically French.
- je rigole — “I’m joking” or “I’m kidding.” Unlike mdr, it emphasizes that the speaker is not being serious rather than expressing laughter.
Antonyms
There is no exact antonym for mdr. Depending on the context, contrasting expressions include:
- pas drôle — “not funny”
- sérieusement — “seriously,” used to indicate a serious tone rather than amusement
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mdr, tu es vraiment drôle !interjection
LOL, you are really funny!
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