What does chéri in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word chéri in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use chéri in French.

The word chéri in French means darling, darling, boyfriend, cherished, beloved, cherish, cherish, treasure, my darling. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word chéri

darling

(appellation affectueuse)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Chéri, pourrais-tu m'aider s'il te plaît ?
Darling, could you help me please?

darling

(préféré)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est le chéri de ces dames.
He is the darling of these ladies.

boyfriend

(familier (petit copain, fiancé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet été, avec mon chéri, on part en Espagne.
This summer I'm going to Spain with my other half.

cherished, beloved

adjectif (aimé particulièrement)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
« Liberté chérie, combats avec tes défenseurs ! » La Marseillaise.
"Cherished (or: beloved) freedom." - The Marseillaise

cherish

verbe transitif (aimer tendrement) (person)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette grand-mère chérit ses petits-enfants.
This grandmother cherishes her grandchildren.

cherish, treasure

verbe transitif (être attaché à) (ideal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les Français chérissent l'idée de la liberté.
The French hold the idea of liberty dear.

my darling

nom masculin (familier (terme affectueux pour un homme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu as passé une bonne journée, mon chéri ?

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