lettre
/lɛtʁ(ə)/
1. General
nounfeminine
letter (of the alphabet)
character
Ça se termine par quelle lettre ?
What letter does it end with?
Synonyms:caractère, graphème, signe
2. General
nounfeminine
letter (mail, written message)
J'ai reçu une lettre recommandée ce matin.
I received a registered letter this morning.
Synonyms:courrier, pli, missive
3. General
nounfeminine
the literal wording (as opposed to the spirit)
Il a respecté la lettre de la loi, mais pas son esprit.
He followed the letter of the law, but not its spirit.
Synonyms:texte, libellé, formulation
