lettre d'information
feminine
The English phrase 'newsletter' can be translated into French as lettre d'information. Wiktionary also lists bulletin and infolettre.
Meaning: publication (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lettre d'information | feminine | |
| bulletin | /byl.tɛ̃/ | masculine |
| infolettre | feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lettre d'information literally translates to 'letter of information'.
Which one should you use?
bulletin often implies a more official, periodic or technical report, whereas lettre d'information is more general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the standard term used to refer to a newsletter is infolettre.
How does it change in a sentence?
bulletin is a masculine noun, while both lettre d'information and infolettre are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The word bulletin comes from bullette, which is a diminutive form of 'ball' or 'small round object'.
- A bulletin can also refer to a grade report or a transcript in the French education system.
- In France, using the English word 'newsletter' is very common in marketing and tech circles, often replacing the official French terms entirely.
Examples in context
- Inscrivez-vous à notre bulletin d'information mensuel.Sign up for our monthly newsletter.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use bulletin in the phrase bulletin d'information.Tatoeba #12947388 by lbdx, translation #11110081 by ddnktr
- Notre bulletin d'information mensuel est maintenant disponible. N'hésitez pas à le consulter pour vous tenir au courant de nos dernières actualités.Our monthly newsletter is now available. Feel free to consult it to stay informed about our latest news.
- Nous vous invitons à vous inscrire à notre bulletin d'information pour recevoir les dernières mises à jour directement dans votre boîte de réception.We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates directly in your inbox.
- Notre lettre d'infos est prête. Jetez un coup d'œil aux dernières nouvelles et aux événements à venir.Our newsletter is ready. Take a look at the latest news and upcoming events.
- Tu as vu la nouvelle lettre d'informations? Elle est vraiment intéressante ce mois-ci avec de superbes offres et des conseils pratiques.Have you seen the new newsletter? It's really interesting this month, with great offers and practical tips.
- J'ai reçu votre lettre d'information ce matin.I received your newsletter this morning.
- Cette lettre d'information est très intéressante.This newsletter is very interesting.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a digital marketing strategy at work.
- GabrielChloé, as-tu lu notre nouvelle lettre d'information ?Chloé, have you read our new newsletter?
- ChloéOui, elle est excellente, Gabriel.Yes, it is excellent, Gabriel.
- GabrielLe design de la lettre d'information est moderne.The design of the newsletter is modern.
- ChloéC'est vrai, le contenu est aussi très clair.That's true, the content is also very clear.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “newsletter” translations and entries lettre d'information, bulletin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bulletin, lettre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
