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Letter

ˈlɛdər
Extrêmement Commun
400 - 500
400 - 500
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

kirje, aakkonen, kirjain, viesti

Significations de Letter en finnois

kirje

Exemple:
I received a letter from my friend.
Sain kirjeen ystävältäni.
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Hän kirjoitti kirjeen isoäidilleen.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used when referring to a written message sent to someone.
Note: The word 'kirje' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

aakkonen

Exemple:
The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet.
Aakkonen 'A' on aakkosten ensimmäinen aakkonen.
Can you write the letter 'B' on the board?
Voitko kirjoittaa aakkosen 'B' taululle?
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Refers to a character in the alphabet.
Note: The term 'aakkonen' is primarily used in educational contexts.

kirjain

Exemple:
Each letter has its own sound.
Jokaisella kirjaimella on oma äänensä.
Please write your name in capital letters.
Kirjoita nimesi isoilla kirjaimilla.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to refer to a single character in writing.
Note: 'Kirjain' can be used when discussing writing or typography.

viesti

Exemple:
He sent a letter to convey his thoughts.
Hän lähetti viestin välittääkseen ajatuksensa.
The letter was a message of hope.
Kirje oli viesti toivosta.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used when referring to a written communication that conveys a message.
Note: While 'viesti' translates to 'message', it can also refer to letters in a broader sense.

Les synonymes de Letter

message

A message is a written, spoken, or recorded communication sent from one person to another.
Exemple: I received a message from my friend.
Note: While a letter is a specific form of written communication, a message can be written, spoken, or recorded.

note

A note is a brief written record of something to assist the memory or for communication.
Exemple: She left a note on the kitchen table.
Note: A note is usually shorter and more informal than a letter.

correspondence

Correspondence refers to communication by exchanging letters with someone.
Exemple: The company's correspondence with its clients is handled professionally.
Note: Correspondence is a broader term that encompasses all forms of written communication, including letters.

missive

A missive is a formal or official letter.
Exemple: The ambassador sent a missive to the foreign ministry.
Note: Missive is often used in formal or official contexts, whereas a letter can be more casual.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Letter

Open letter

An open letter is a letter that is published and intended for a wide audience to read, often addressing a specific issue or expressing a viewpoint.
Exemple: The activist wrote an open letter to the government expressing her concerns.
Note: The term 'open letter' carries the implication of being public and accessible to many, as opposed to a private communication.

Chain letter

A chain letter is a message that is sent to multiple recipients with a request to forward it to others, often promising good luck or threatening bad luck if not followed.
Exemple: I received a chain letter in my email inbox asking me to send it to ten more people.
Note: Unlike a traditional letter, a chain letter is typically not a personal communication but rather a message passed along in a chain-like manner.

Dead letter

A dead letter refers to a law, rule, or agreement that is no longer valid or enforceable.
Exemple: The law that was passed has rendered the previous regulations a dead letter.
Note: In this context, 'dead letter' conveys the idea of something that is obsolete or ineffective, rather than a literal written communication.

Love letter

A love letter is a written expression of affection, typically romantic in nature and intended to convey deep emotions to a loved one.
Exemple: He poured his heart out in a love letter to his long-distance girlfriend.
Note: Unlike a casual letter or message, a love letter is usually more intimate and heartfelt, expressing deep emotions.

Red letter day

A red-letter day is a special, memorable day, often marked by an important event or achievement that stands out in one's memory.
Exemple: Winning the championship was definitely a red-letter day in his life.
Note: This phrase uses 'red letter' figuratively to signify significance or importance, rather than referring to a physical letter.

Dear John letter

A Dear John letter is a letter, typically from a woman to her partner, informing them of the end of the relationship.
Exemple: She couldn't face him, so she sent a Dear John letter instead.
Note: The term 'Dear John letter' is specific to a breakup message sent through a letter and conveys the idea of a formal or impersonal breakup notification.

Letter of the law

To adhere strictly to the letter of the law means to obey the exact words and interpretation of a law, regulation, or rule, without considering the spirit or intention behind it.
Exemple: He followed the letter of the law, even if it seemed unfair.
Note: This phrase emphasizes strict adherence to the literal wording of a law, focusing on technical compliance rather than the underlying purpose or intent.

Letter-perfect

Something described as letter-perfect is flawless, accurate, and without errors or imperfections.
Exemple: Her presentation was letter-perfect, with no mistakes in sight.
Note: The term 'letter-perfect' emphasizes precision and correctness down to the smallest detail, akin to the flawless appearance of well-formed letters.

Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation are formal letters written by someone who knows you well, endorsing your character, abilities, and qualifications for a specific purpose, such as a job or academic application.
Exemple: He asked his former professors to write letters of recommendation for his job applications.
Note: Unlike personal or casual letters, letters of recommendation have a formal structure and are tailored to support someone's application or candidacy for a particular opportunity.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Letter

Drop a line

To communicate briefly or send a short message.
Exemple: Hey, why don't you drop me a line sometime?
Note: Replaces 'write a letter,' suggesting a more casual and informal form of communication such as a text or email.

Hit the books

To study intensively or start working on something.
Exemple: I need to hit the books and write this paper tonight.
Note: Refers to starting to study or work on something in a focused way, not to literally hitting physical books or letters.

Get the message

To understand or comprehend something.
Exemple: I think he finally got the message about why we can't go.
Note: Implies understanding or receiving information, not necessarily written in a letter.

Read between the lines

To understand the hidden or implied meaning in what someone says or writes.
Exemple: She didn't say it directly, but I'm reading between the lines that she's not happy.
Note: Refers to understanding the subtext or hidden message in communication, not literally reading letters between lines on a page.

In black and white

In written or printed form, typically referring to something official or documented.
Exemple: I need to see it in black and white before I believe it.
Note: Refers to something being clearly written or documented, not specifically as a 'letter' but more broadly as written information in any form.

Put it in writing

To formalize or make official by documenting in writing.
Exemple: If you agree to these terms, I'll need you to put it in writing.
Note: Refers to any written communication, not limited to a traditional 'letter,' but could involve emails, contracts, etc.

Read my lips

An emphatic way to ensure someone understands and remembers a statement.
Exemple: Read my lips, I'm not going to change my mind.
Note: An idiom to emphasize a verbal message, not related to reading words literally on lips as in a letter.

Letter - Exemples

I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
Sain kirjeen ystävältäni eilen.
The word 'cat' has three letters.
Sana 'kissa' sisältää kolme kirjainta.
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing.
Kalligrafia on kauniin kirjoittamisen taidetta.

Grammaire de Letter

Letter - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: letter
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): letters
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): letter
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): lettered
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): lettering
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): letters
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): letter
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): letter
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
letter contient 2 syllabes: let • ter
Transcription phonétique: ˈle-tər
let ter , ˈle tər (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Letter - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
letter: 400 - 500 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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