Chères (en. Dear)

/ʃɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something whose price is high.

The jewelry she wears is very expensive.

Les bijoux qu'elle porte sont très chers.

Refers to a person to whom one gives affection.

My dear friends, I thank you for your support.

Mes chères amies, je vous remercie de votre soutien.

Indicates an important emotional or sentimental value.

This book is very dear to my heart.

Ce livre est très cher à mon cœur.

From Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear, beloved'.

dear things

objects that cost a lot.

des choses chères

to hold dear

to have a great affection for something or someone.

tenir à cœur

my dears

term of endearment to refer to friends or loved ones.

mes chères

dearness

Characteristic of what is dear.

cherté

price

Amount of money requested for a good.

prix

value

Quality of an object that gives it monetary or sentimental value.

valeur

Which is overpriced.

This watch is really something exceptional, it's expensive!

Cette montre, c'est vraiment du lourd, c'est cher !

A person who is highly respected.

She is dear to me, I would do anything for her.

Elle est chère à mes yeux, je ferai tout pour elle.