Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ʃe.ʁi/

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Translation

darling, dear (feminine)

Word origin

The feminine of cheri, the past participle of cherir ('to cherish'), from Latin carus ('dear'). As a term of endearment it means 'darling' (feminine).

Origin
Latin
Root
carus
English cognates
cherish, charity

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

Bonne , , beaux .

Good night, darling, sweet dreams.

, j' lunettes.

Darling, have you seen where I put my glasses.

C' , , .

This is for you, my darling, with all my love.

, dîne .

My darling is working late tonight, I'm eating alone.

.

She has been the darling of the whole family since birth.

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This word is part of lesson 8.