chéri

darling, sweetheart

Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ʃe.ʁi/

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Cultural Note

'Mon chéri' (masculine) and 'ma chérie' (feminine) are among the most common French terms of endearment, used between romantic partners and sometimes by parents toward children. The word comes from 'cher' (dear/expensive), linking love with value.

📝 Example Sentences

Bonsoir, mon chéri.

Good evening, my darling.

Ma chérie, tu me manques.

My darling, I miss you.

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Related Words

ma belle

my beautiful, my lovely

Phrase

mon amour

my love

Phrase

mon trésor

my treasure, my precious

Phrase

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