“Selfie”, autoportrait photographique réalisé avec un téléphone portable puis mis en ligne sur les réseaux sociaux, a été choisi comme le mot de l’année 2013 par les Dictionnaires d’Oxford, ouvrages de référence en langue anglaise.

Noun (plural selfies) informal: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website: occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself everyday isn’t necessary
S E L F I E definition. Oxford Dictionaries Online announced 2013 August, the latest batch of words that are being invited off the street and into their database. The new terms and definitions added to their reference this quarter cover everything from resurgent ’80s fashion to gadgets to questionable dance moves.

Origin: Aout early 21st century: from self + ie
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