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
lettre - French Definition & Examples