lettres
The English phrase "letters" is translated into French as lettres.
The word lettres is used to refer to both characters of the alphabet and written correspondence, mirroring the usage in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of lettres is lettre.
Did you know?
- The word lettres appears in the title of several historical French laws, such as those regarding 'lettres de cachet', which were royal warrants used to imprison people without trial.
- While 'letters' can mean correspondence, the term lettres is also used in the academic context of lettres classiques to denote the study of humanities and literature.
- When referring to the physical characters of the alphabet, French speakers often use the more specific term caractères instead of lettres in technical or digital contexts.
Examples in context
- J'ai brûlé les lettres.I burned the letters.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb with lettres.Tatoeba #10580499 by lbdx, translation #10570955 by CK
- Il y avait trois lettres.There were three letters.This sentence is useful for expressing a quantity of lettres.Tatoeba #6914949 by Aiji, translation #3823059 by CK
- J'ai lu tes lettres à Tom.I read your letters to Tom.This sentence is useful for describing the act of reading lettres.Tatoeba #13325342 by genes1s, translation #12154720 by CK
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Example conversation
Léa is showing Nathan some old mail she found.
- LéaRegarde ces vieilles lettres.Look at these old letters.
- NathanEst-ce que ce sont des lettres d'amour ?Are they love letters?
- LéaOui, Nathan, ce sont des lettres très romantiques.Yes, Nathan, they are very romantic letters.
- NathanElles sont vraiment magnifiques.They are truly beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
