The synthesis of fluorinated oligomers by radical telomerisation of fluoroalkenes is discussed. After a brief presentation of the various parameters which direct this reaction and the kinetic laws, this review outlines the traditional telogens efficient in telomerisation and also considers other transfer agents which undergo less known cleavages. Telomerisation involving main fluorinated alkenes (vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, trifluoroethylene and hexafluoropropene) and less used agents is then reviewed, considering either the method of initiation including new activation systems, or specific cleavage of the telogens used. Some examples of cotelomerisation are given constituting interesting models of copolymerisation. General concepts of reactivity regarding the orientation of addition of free radicals to unsymmetrical fluorinated alkenes and also comparison of the reactivity of various fluorinated alkenes with the telogens are discussed and several examples given. Beside the traditional process of telomerisation, the living telomerisation methods are also described. In these methods, the living character is mentioned and well chosen transfer agents with specific cleavable bonds described. The living behaviour of the iodine transfer polymerisation or stepwise cotelomerisation occurs in the presence of perfluoroalkyl iodides or a,a~-diiodoperfluoroalkanes as the telogens and shows high interest in the synthesis of structurally well defined telomers. Finally, the application of fluoropolymers synthesised from these telomers is presented showing the high added value of these materials.