Correspondance (en. Correspondence)
/kɔʁɛspɔ̃dãs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Exchange of letters or messages between individuals.
My correspondence with him is very frequent.
Ma correspondance avec lui est très fréquente.
Set of exchanged letters.
I have kept all my correspondence since college.
J'ai conservé toute ma correspondance depuis le collège.
Relation or resemblance between two things.
There is a correspondence between dreams and reality.
Il y a une correspondance entre les rêves et la réalité.
Etymology
From Latin 'correspondentia', derived from 'correspondere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
correspondence of ideas
Relation or connection between ideas.
correspondance d'idées
to be in correspondence
To be in communication or written relationship.
être en correspondance
postal correspondence
Set of letters and postal items.
correspondance postale
Related Words
correspond
Establish a relationship or link.
correspondre
epistolary
Related to letters or writing letters.
épistolaire
relationship
Link between people or things.
relation
Slang Meanings
Letter, informal message.
I received a little message from my girlfriend.
J'ai reçu une petite corres de ma copine.
Quick written conversation.
We're having a quick chat on WhatsApp.
On se fait un petit corres sur WhatsApp.