cher
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. expensive
Ces robes sont si chères !These dresses are so expensive!
b. dear
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Cet hôtel est assez cher. Il n'y a pas d'auberge à proximité ?This hotel is quite dear. Isn't there an inn nearby?
a. dear
Je vais rendre visite à ma chère amie Belinda en Angleterre cet été.I'm going to visit my dear friend Belinda in England this summer.
b. precious
Notre chère petite fille fêtera ses huit ans cette année.Our precious little girl will celebrate her eighth birthday this year.
a. dear
Cher Monsieur, j'espère que cette lettre vous trouvera en bonne santé.Dear Sir, I hope this letter finds you in good health.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. a lot
Ce voyage en Suisse va nous coûter cher.This trip to Switzerland is going to cost us a lot.
b. at a high price
J'ai acheté cette action à un prix bas, mais je l'ai vendue très cher.I bought this stock at a low price, but I sold it at a very high price.
5.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(a lot)
a. dearly
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Thierry va payer cher ses mensonges.Thierry will pay dearly for his lies.
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