billet-doux
noun
bil·let-doux
ˌbi-lē-ˈdü 
ˌbi-(ˌ)lā-
plural billets-doux
ˌbi-lē-ˈdü(z)
ˌbi-(ˌ)lā-
: a love letter
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In French, billet doux means "sweet letter." English writers first fell in love with the word during the 17th century and have been committed to using it as a romantic alternative to "love letter" ever since.
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“Billet-doux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billet-doux. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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