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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