ma chère
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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
"There is only one reason for which I would do that, ma chère," he said.
From Charles Rex by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
"Now, just tell me, ma chère mère, how she would regard me to-night if I had committed one wicked deed to-day".
From Adèle Dubois A Story of the Lovely Miramichi Valley in New Brunswick by Savage, Mrs. William 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
"As you like, ma chère," answered her mother: "it is your own money."
From Adventures of a Sixpence in Guernsey by A Native by Anonymous
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