Chérie (en. Dear)

ʃeʁi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman or girl to whom one is deeply attached.
My darling loves flowers.
Ma chérie aime les fleurs.
An expression of tenderness or affection.
He called his darling to say goodnight.
Il a appelé sa chérie pour lui dire bonsoir.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'cherish', which means to love or hold something dear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my darling
Affectionate expression meaning 'my dear'.
ma chérie
darling, be careful
Cautionary phrase addressed to someone dear.
chérie, fais attention
where are you, my darling?
Asking for the whereabouts of someone we love.
où es-tu, ma chérie ?

Related Words

cherish
To love deeply, to hold in high regard.
chérir
darling
Invariable term used to refer to a beloved person.
chérie
dear
Affectionately called, used for loved ones.
cher

Slang Meanings

Sweet little darling
Look how she dances, my sweet darling.
Regarde comme elle danse, ma petite chérie.
My little heart
I'm buying you a gift, my little heart.
Je t'achète un cadeau, mon petit cœur.