Chéri (en. Dear)

/ʃeʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Person someone loves or is very fond of.
My darling gave me flowers.
Mon chéri m'a offert des fleurs.
Affectionate designation for a child.
Come here, my darling!
Viens ici, ma chérie !
Title given as a sign of affection.
He always calls her 'my darling'.
Il l'appelle toujours 'mon chéri'.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to cherish' which means to love with tender affection.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my darling
expression used to refer to a beloved man.
mon chéri
my darling
expression used to refer to a beloved woman.
ma chérie
beloved darling
tender term between partners.
chéri(e) d'amour
darling of mommy
affectionate term used by a mother.
chéri(e) de maman

Related Words

to cherish
To love someone deeply, to regard them with tenderness.
chérir
dear
Feminine form of cherished, used to refer to a beloved woman.
chère
cherub
A type of angel, often used as a term of endearment.
chérubin

Slang Meanings

Bae
Hey bae, how's it going?
Hey bae, comment ça va ?
My pony
You are my pony and I adore you.
Tu es mon poulain et je t'adore.
Cutie pie
Look how cute you are, my cutie pie.
Regarde comme tu es mignon, mon choupinet.