On vous a déjà écrit des lettres comme ça, Mademoiselle?
Has anyone ever written to you like that?
Language note: The casual interrogative form reflects conversational intimacy.
Culture note: French narratives often include letters to express emotions indirectly.
Context: Curious about their connection, ask about any past gestures.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
On
[on]
We
Used by a speaker to refer to themself and one or more other people considered together.
On va au parc cet après-midi.
We are going to the park this afternoon.
vous
[voo]
you
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
Vous avez visité Paris récemment?
Have you visited Paris recently?
a
[a]
have
Possess, own, or hold something.
Vous avez un rendez-vous.
You have an appointment.
déjà
[de-zhah]
already
Before or by now or the time in question.
Il a déjà fini ses devoirs.
He has already finished his homework.
écrit
[ay-kree]
written
To have marked (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
J'ai écrit un poème.
I have written a poem.
des
[day]
some
Used to refer to an unspecified amount or number of.
Elle a acheté des fleurs pour l'occasion.
She bought some flowers for the occasion.
lettres
[lay-tr]
letters
Written or printed messages usually sent in an envelope by mail.
Des lettres lui sont données chaque matin.
Letters are given to him every morning.
comme
[kom]
like
Similar to someone or something else.
Une journée comme celle-ci est rare.
A day like this is rare.
ça
[sa]
this
Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.
Essaie ça, tu vas adorer.
Try this, you will love it.
Mademoiselle
[Mad-mwah-zell]
Miss
A title or form of address used for an unmarried woman.
Mademoiselle Durand, l'appel est pour vous.
Miss Durand, the call is for you.
Phrase Parts
On vous a déjà écrit des lettres comme ça,
Mademoiselle?
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