lettres

les lettres
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. humanities
Ma fille a choisi d'étudier les lettres à l'université.My daughter chose to study humanities at university.
b. literature (uncountable)
Jean-Paul enseigne à des étudiants en lettres.Jean-Paul teaches students of literature.
a. literature (uncountable)
Mathilde est passionnée par les lettres, en particulier les auteurs du dix-huitième siècle.Mathilde is passionate about literature, particularly the authors from the eighteenth century.
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