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A casual abbreviation meaning ‘apparently’, used to introduce unverified information or rumors, and common in informal digital communication.
Examples
On m’a dit, askip, le film est en retard.
I was told, apparently, the movie is delayed.
Le magasin ferme tôt, askip, à cause des travaux.
The store closes early, apparently, because of the renovations.
Elle a dit que le concert était annulé, askip.
She said the concert was cancelled, apparently.
Je ne sais pas si c’est vrai, askip c’est confirmé.
I don’t know if it’s true, apparently it’s confirmed.
Tu as entendu le nouveau potin ? Askip, il a quitté son travail.
You heard the new gossip? Apparently, he quit his job.
Similar words
apparemment
d’après ce qu’on raconte
on dit que
visiblement
soi‑disant
selon ce qu’on entend
il paraît
probablement
Meanings
Examples
Il askip va pleuvoir demain.
Apparently, it will rain tomorrow.
Tu as entendu le nouveau potin ? Askip, il a quitté son travail.
You heard the new gossip? Apparently, he quit his job.
Je ne sais pas si c’est vrai, askip c’est confirmé.
I don’t know if it’s true, apparently it’s confirmed.
On m’a dit, askip, le film est en retard.
I was told, apparently, the movie is delayed.
Elle a dit que le concert était annulé, askip.
She said the concert was cancelled, apparently.
Le magasin ferme tôt, askip, à cause des travaux.
The store closes early, apparently, because of the renovations.
Similar words
apparemment
il paraît
d’après ce qu’on raconte
on dit que
selon ce qu’on entend
soi‑disant
visiblement
probablement
Etymology
From the phrase à ce qu’il paraît, shortened to askip in youth slang.
FAQ
askip stands for “à ce qu’il paraît”, meaning “apparently” or “as far as I’ve heard”.
askip is pronounced /askip/.
In which contexts should I use askip?
Use it in informal spoken French, texting, or social media when relaying a rumor or something you’ve heard but not verified.
Can askip be used in formal writing?
No, it is considered slang and is unsuitable for formal texts.
No, it functions as an adverbial phrase, not a verb.
What is the origin of askip?
It is a contraction of the phrase “à ce qu’il paraît”, popularized by younger generations.
Are there synonyms for askip?
Yes, words like “apparemment”, “il paraît”, and “d’après ce qu’on raconte” convey a similar meaning.
Does askip have a plural form?
No, it remains unchanged; adding an “s” is incorrect.
How does askip differ from “selon” or “d’après”?
While “selon” and “d’après” can introduce sources, askip specifically signals unverified hearsay and is more colloquial.
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