letter

US /ˈlet̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈlet̬.ɚ/
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lettre

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet

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The word 'cat' has three letters.
Le mot 'chat' a trois lettres.
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Please print your name in capital letters.
Veuillez imprimer votre nom en grandes lettres.
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lettre, courrier

a written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger

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I received a letter from my aunt yesterday.
J'ai reçu une lettre de ma tante hier.
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She wrote a long letter to her friend.
Elle a écrit une longue lettre à son amie.
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lettrer, écrire

to write or mark letters on something

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The artist carefully lettered the sign.
L'artiste a soigneusement lettré le panneau.
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He lettered his initials on the briefcase.
Il a lettré ses initiales sur la mallette.
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