Chère (en. Dear)

/ʃɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that costs a lot of money.

This dress is very dear.

Cette robe est très chère.

Used to express affection or consideration.

My dear friend, how are you?

Ma chère amie, comment vas-tu ?

Which is precious or of great value.

It's a souvenir dear to my heart.

C'est un souvenir cher à mon cœur.

From Latin 'carus', meaning 'dear' or 'precious'.

Paris, my love, my dear

An expression of affection for Paris.

paris, mon amour, ma chère

to my dear

Used to dedicate something to a dear person.

à ma chère

dear to my heart

Means that something or someone is very precious to a person.

cher à mon cœur

dearness

Quality of being dear, high cost.

cherté

cherish

To hold in high esteem or affection.

chérir

precious

Which has great material or sentimental value.

précieux

Very dear in cost compared to normal.

This evening was really dear, we spent a lot.

Cette soirée a été vraiment chère, nous avons dépensé beaucoup.

In a familiar context, used to talk about very cherished people.

Look at my darling, she is incredibly dear to my eyes.

Regarde ma chérie, elle est incroyablement chère à mes yeux.