chère

[ sher ]

/ ʃɛr /

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adjective French.

dear; beloved: used in referring to or addressing a woman or girl.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby chère

chequers, chequing account, cher, Cherbourg, cherchez la femme, chère, chereme, Cheremis, Cheremiss, Cheremkhovo, Cherenkov

How to use chère in a sentence

Ils y allerent, & leur fit Membertou (qui estoit cabann l) bonne chere, de chair & de poisson.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
I am glad, chere amie, to know that you have finally overcome your dislike for him; truly he did not deserve it.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
"Ma petite, ma mie, ma tres chere," those nearest heard her murmur.
A Heroine of France|Evelyn Everett-Green
Ah for i ha 60 beo e leasse to meanen ha biuoren hond leorni hare meoster to makien grim chere.
Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250|Various

Ah fori ha beod e lesse te meanen at ha bi foren hont leorned ha meoster te 60 makien grim chere.
Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250|Various