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    Chérir (en. Cherish)

    /ʃe.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To hold something with great affection.
    He cherishes every moment spent with his family.
    Il chérit chaque moment passé avec sa famille.
    To have great sentimental value for something.
    She cherishes the book her grandmother gave her.
    Elle chérit le livre que sa grand-mère lui a offert.
    To protect and care for with love.
    They cherish their garden like a treasure.
    Ils chérissent leur jardin comme un trésor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carus', meaning dear or precious.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cherish a memory
    To have a particular affection for a memory.
    Chérir un souvenir
    Cherish a passion
    To maintain and value a passion.
    Chérir une passion

    Related Words

    Cherishing
    The action of cherishing.
    chérissement
    Cherished
    A person or object particularly loved.
    chéri

    Slang Meanings

    To be very attached to someone or something.
    He really cherishes his old scooter.
    Il chérit vraiment son vieux scooter.
    To adore a trend or a modern object.
    She cherishes her new collection of bags.
    Elle chérit sa nouvelle collection de sacs.