cover letter

US /ˈkʌv.ər ˌlet.ər/
UK /ˈkʌv.ər ˌlet.ər/
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lettre de motivation, lettre d'accompagnement

a letter sent with other documents, especially a resume, to provide additional information or to introduce the sender

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Always include a cover letter with your job application.
Joignez toujours une lettre de motivation à votre candidature.
Her cover letter clearly explained her qualifications.
Sa lettre de motivation expliquait clairement ses qualifications.