la lettre w
The English phrase "the letter w" is translated into French as la lettre w.
This phrase refers to the twenty-third letter of the English alphabet. It is important to note that the letter w is not native to the French language and was commonly used only in loanwords until recent years.
Did you know?
- Because w is not native, it is the only letter of the French alphabet that does not have its own unique, single-word name unrelated to other letters.
- The word lettre is inherited from the Latin littera, which originally referred to a small stone or pebble used for counting.
- Because it is not a native character, many French speakers refer to w as double v (double v) instead of its English name.
Examples in context
- Comment s'écrit la lettre w ?How do you write the letter w?
- Il y a la lettre w dans son nom.There is the letter w in her name.
- Est-ce que c'est la lettre w ?Is it the letter w?
Example conversation
Nathan is learning English spelling with Manon.
- NathanJe ne sais pas épeler ce mot.I don't know how to spell this word.
- ManonIl y a la lettre w après le e.There is the letter w after the e.
- NathanAh, je vois, merci Manon !Ah, I see, thanks Manon!
- ManonDe rien, Nathan.You're welcome, Nathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, lettre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
