French letters
French letters is the plural of French letter.
Meaning of French letter
Noun
French letter (plural French letters)
- A condom.
- ‘So you’re fifteen – and you know the function of a “French letter”? You are familiar with its use?’
‘I know what it’s for, sir, yes.’1984, Leslie Thomas, In my Wildest Dreams, page 289
- Synonyms:
- condom, cum catcher, rubber
- ‘So you’re fifteen – and you know the function of a “French letter”? You are familiar with its use?’
Questions about French letters
- What is French letters the plural of?
- French letters is the plural of French letter.
Words near French letters in the dictionary
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