/ʃɛʁ/
Translation
dear; expensive
Word origin
From Latin carus ('dear, beloved, costly'). The same root gave English 'charity' and 'caress'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- carus
- English cognates
- charity, caress, cherish
Grammar
Examples
, .
Dear friend, I am happy to see you again here.
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This restaurant is too expensive for my budget.
' , l' .
You are very dear to me, never forget that.
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Rents in Paris are getting more expensive every year.
- ' tous .
My dear grandmother writes me a letter every month.
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This restaurant is too expensive for us tonight.
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Grammar articles
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