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    Chérissait (en. Cherished)

    /ʃe.ʁi.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To appreciate something or someone with intensity.
    He cherished his childhood, filled with happy memories.
    Il chérissait son enfance, remplie de souvenirs heureux.
    To derive great satisfaction or pleasure from something.
    She cherished every moment spent with her friends.
    Elle chérissait chaque moment passé avec ses amis.
    To have a sentimental attachment to a person or a thing.
    They cherished their grandparents' old garden.
    Ils chérissaient le vieux jardin de leurs grands-parents.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'chérir', derived from the Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cherish a memory
    To have a special fondness for a memory.
    chérir un souvenir
    cherish friendship
    To grant great importance to friendship.
    chérir l'amitié
    cherish one's baby
    To love one's child deeply.
    chérir son bébé

    Related Words

    cherish
    To love with intensity.
    chérir
    to hold dear
    To have affection for someone or something.
    affectionner
    to value
    To give value to something.
    valoriser

    Slang Meanings

    To love in an exaggerated or excessive manner.
    He cherishes his new phone so much that he never leaves it.
    Il chérit tellement son nouveau téléphone qu'il ne le quitte jamais.
    To refer to someone one adores.
    She is the darling of the whole group.
    Elle est la chérie de toute la bande.