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

It will be less trouble, Fatalité, ma chère.

From The Hippodrome by Hayward, Rachel

“There is not much to be afraid of, so you need not be anxious, ma chère mère; or you either, Sophie,” he said in a cheerful tone of voice.

From Paddy Finn by Webb, Archibald

It is not to joke when it fogs in your country, ma chère.

From The School Queens by Meade, L. T.

"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