English Explanatory Dictionary

billet-doux

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A love letter.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪl.eɪ ˈdu/ /ˈbi.jeɪ ˈdu/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-billet-doux.wav

Word forms

billet-doux billets-doux billet doux

Etymology

Borrowed from French billet doux (literally “sweet note”).

Related words

dulcet dolce far niente dolce vita
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