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french letter

French let·ter
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [french let-er]
    • /frɛntʃ ˈlɛt ər/
    • /frentʃ ˈletə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for French letter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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