The meaning of the secret code 143 on Whatsapp

The social network WhatsApp has become an indispensable tool in our daily lives. Indeed, we use it every day to exchange messages, as well as photos and videos. And like in all platforms, there are trends, more or less followed. Right now, on WhatsApp, many people are sharing certain codes or numbers that are quite strange. Millions of young people, for example, are sharing the number 143. It is used in group discussions, among friends, or even within families.

If some immediately think of a scam, no need to worry, there is no danger, explains the site nextplz.fr. But then what does this secret code, which intrigues many people, mean? To understand it well, you have to take a look at TikTok. Indeed, 143 actually means "I love you" (in English) where the number "1" means "I," the "4" means "Love," and the "3" corresponds to "You."

There is a variation: "1437," where 7 means "Forever." So, "I love you forever." Yes, on WhatsApp, there are actually many codes used. The site L’Internaute reveals some of them.

666: This number is used to bring tranquility and peace if someone is in a stressful situation.

687: It is often used by couples who have argued for some reason and means "I am sorry."

1543: Sometimes, this number means "I still love you."

1122: Finally, this number is used to send strength and energy to the person you are writing to.

If teenagers use secret codes on messaging apps to "maintain the privacy of their communications, strengthen group membership ties, have fun, and express themselves creatively, these codes also allow them to communicate without adults or other people outside the circle understanding. BFMTV also reveals another technique for exchanging messages secretly: T9. Indeed, this input method, used in the 90s-2000s, allows you to write a word by pressing the keys on the phone keypad. But here, the messages only include the first letters of each word. So, to say "I love you" secretly, you need to send "459" ("I love you"). A French version transforms the code into "586," the transcription of the abbreviation "JTM" (Je T'aime).