chèrement

chèrement
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. dearly
Le juge nous a fait payer nos erreurs chèrement.The judge made us pay dearly for our mistakes.
b. at a high price
Mon succès m'a coûté chèrement.My success came at a high price.
c. hard
Thibault a chèrement négocié la vente de sa maison.Thibault negotiated hard for the sale of his house.
2.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
(with tenderness)
a. affectionately
Guenièvre embrassa Lancelot chèrement.Guenièvre kissed Lancelot affectionately.
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