le chéri
beloved · darling
Mot utilisé pour parler à une personne qu’on aime beaucoup, comme son amoureux ou un proche.
Definition & meaning
Chéri means “dear,” “beloved,” or “darling.” It can describe someone who is loved or be used as an affectionate form of address.
- Mon chéri — “My darling,” when speaking to or about a man or boy.
- Un souvenir chéri — “A cherished memory.”
Grammar & Word origin
Chéri is the masculine singular form of an adjective and noun. Its feminine form is chérie ; the plural forms are chéris and chéries .
It is also the past participle of chérir , meaning “to cherish” or “to love dearly.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- aimé — “loved”; more general and less affectionate in tone.
- adoré — “adored”; suggests particularly strong affection.
- détesté — “hated”; an opposite when chéri means “beloved.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il regarde sa chienne chérie courir dans le jardin.adjective
He watches his beloved dog running in the garden.
Mon chéri m’a préparé un café ce matin.noun
My darling made me a coffee this morning.
Son chéri lui a apporté des fleurs rouges après le travail.noun
Her darling brought her red flowers after work.
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