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ma chère

American  
[ma sher] / ma ˈʃɛr /
French.
  1. (referring to a woman or girl) my dear.


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

From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2012

Yes, ma chère, I have been told by your sister, but it was said in a state of excitement, and I have no doubt that kindness will remove all such ideas.

From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick

I should like to see you married, ma chère; and then, your duty as a daughter!'

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 by Various

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

From The School Queens by Meade, L. T.

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