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dear in French

dear in French is cher, aimable — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.

dear in French

cher
adj
Loved; lovable.
aimable
adj
Loved; lovable.
cher
adj

What does "dear" mean?

  1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
    "She's a dear friend of mine."
  2. adj Costly; expensive.
    "Petrol has become much dearer this year."
  3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
    "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
  4. intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
    "Oh dear, I think we've missed the last train."

dear in a sentence

  • She's a dear friend of mine.
  • His memory remains dear to the whole family.
  • Petrol has become much dearer this year.
  • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dear" in French?

"dear" in French is cher, aimable. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.

How do you use "dear" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a dear friend of mine." In French, "dear" is cher, aimable.

Are there other ways to say "dear" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dear": cher, aimable.

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