cher in French: dear; expensive (adjective)

/ʃɛʁ/

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Translation

dear; expensive

Word origin

From Latin carus ('dear, beloved, costly'). The same root gave English 'charity' and 'caress'.

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Dear friend, I am happy to see you again here.

budget.

This restaurant is too expensive for my budget.

' , l' .

You are very dear to me, never forget that.

Rents in Paris are getting more expensive every year.

- ' tous .

My dear grandmother writes me a letter every month.

This restaurant is too expensive for us tonight.

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This word is part of lesson 9.