Transcription
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- [french let-er]
- /frɛntʃ ˈlɛt ər/
- /frentʃ ˈletə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [french let-er]
- /frɛntʃ ˈlɛt ər/
Definitions of french letter words
- noun french letter a condom. 1
- noun french letter condom 0
- noun french letter (Idiomatic) (euphemistic) A condom. 0
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Origin of french letter
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60
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Parts of speech for French letter
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french letter popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
french letter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for french letter
noun french letter
- contraceptive — A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant.
- prophylactic — defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.
- raincoat — a waterproof or water-repellent coat worn as protection against rain.
- safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- rubber — (in certain card games, as bridge and whist)
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