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dear
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (cherished)
3. (adorable)
4. (precious)
a. précieux
Our first dollar is very dear to us. That's why we have it framed and up on the wall.Notre premier dollar nous est très précieux. C’est pour cela que nous l’avons encadré et accroché au mur.
b. cher
This bracelet is dear to my heart. It was a gift from my mom.Ce bracelet est très cher à mon cœur. C’était un cadeau de ma mère.
5. (colloquial) (expensive) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
6. (colloquial) (at a high price) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. mon chéri (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
Are you ready yet, dear?Tu es prêt, mon chéri ?
b. ma chérie (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
Come on, dear. Eat two bites of peas.Allez, ma chérie. Mange deux bouchées de petits pois.
a. l'amour (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Becky is a real dear. She always helps me with my shopping.Becky est vraiment un amour. Elle m'aide toujours à faire mes courses.
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