Translation
letter
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Word origin
From Latin littera ('a letter of the alphabet'), with the plural litterae meaning 'a written message, literature'. The same root gave English letter and literature.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- littera
- English cognates
- letter, literature, literal, literacy
Grammar
Examples
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I am writing a letter to my grandmother.
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There is a letter for you on the table.
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He studied modern literature at university.
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I received a letter from my aunt this morning.
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Write your name in big letters.
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lettre: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 4: More people, more words.