lettre

la lettre
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. letter
Il y a cinq lettres dans le mot français « lilas ».There are five letters in the French word "lilas."
a. letter
Au début de l'imprimerie, chaque lettre était gravée à la main.In the early days of printing, each letter was engraved by hand.
b. character
Ce manuscrit est écrit en lettres gothiques et orné d'enluminures.This manuscript is written in Gothic characters and decorated with illuminations.
a. letter
J'ai reçu une lettre de Mamie ce matin.I received a letter from Granny this morning.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
(strict sense)
a. letter
Il est essentiel de s'en tenir à la lettre de la loi.It is essential to stick to the letter of the law.
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