ma chère

American  

[ma sher] / ma ˈʃɛr /

French.

1. (referring to a woman or girl) my dear.

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Example Sentences

Sample dialogue for white actors: “Ah, ma chère, we shall make a fine life here indeed.”

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2012

"Ah, then, ma chère tante, behold the immense luncheon Margot has provided—good Margot, to whom we wish to render this service!"

From Harper's Young People, August 31, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

Oh, it is all right, ma chère; I am quite discreet.

From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John

“My dear, ma chère, Miss Dear,” she said.

From Outside Inn by Kelley, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Et maintenon, ma chère, renvoyez vos femmes de chambre.

From The Genius by Potter, Margaret Horton