French letter

词义
"French letter" 是一个英语俚语，通常指代避孕套。这个术语源自19世纪的英国，当时英国人用它来描述法国人（或法国文化）被认为具有放纵性生活的特点。这个词汇随着时间的推移在日常语言中被用来指代避孕套。

音标
/french ˈletər/

翻译

法语信件（字面翻译）

避孕套（实际用法）

读音

French: /frɛntʃ/

Letter: /ˈlɛtər/

用法
这个词在现代英语中并不常见，尤其是正式场合中，它更多作为一种非正式、稍显俚俗的表达方式。其现代用法较为稀少，取而代之的是更直接的"condom"（避孕套）一词。

例句

He always carries a French letter in his wallet.

The use of a French letter is the best way to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

I need to buy a French letter before going on the trip.

She explained to him that the French letter was necessary for their safety.

They talked about using a French letter during their discussion about sexual health.

French letters were once seen as a symbol of modernity and free love.

The salesman asked if he wanted to buy French letters at the counter.

A French letter can be an effective way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

In the past, people rarely talked openly about using a French letter.

He joked that he would never forget to bring a French letter after that experience.

短语搭配

Use a French letter

Carry a French letter

Buy a French letter

Have a French letter in your wallet

Talk about French letters