La lettre
Example: J'ai écrit une lettre à mon ami hier soir.
Definition
"La lettre" refers to a written or printed message usually sent from one person to another, often on paper, to communicate information, thoughts, or feelings. For example, in the sentence 'J'ai écrit une lettre à mon ami hier soir,' it means a personal message written to a friend.
Etymology
The word "la lettre" comes from the Latin word 'littera,' meaning a letter of the alphabet or a written character. Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean not only individual letters but also written messages or documents. Did you know that originally, the word referred broadly to both the letters of the alphabet and the messages composed of them?
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"La lettre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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