1. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
   "The health clinic distributed free French letters to promote safe sex";
   - condom, rubber [N. Amer, informal], safety [US, informal], safe, prophylactic, protective, johnny [Brit, informal], franger [Austral, informal], protection

Derived forms: French letters

Type of: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

Encyclopedia: French letter