TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 2005-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

Software that lists users’ selected "buddies" who are online, and enables users to send short text messages back and forth to them. May include voice chat, file transfer, etc.

Key term(s)
  • instant messenger program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
OBS

Voir «messagerie instantanée».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
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