chérie
/ʃe.ʁi/chéri
1.
nounfeminineSing
darling
sweetheart
dear
Tu rentres à quelle heure ce soir, chérie ?
What time are you coming home tonight, darling?
Synonyms:bébé, mon amour, ma belle
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Chérie means "darling" or "sweetheart." It is typically used as a feminine noun or adjective.
USAGE
It's a common term of endearment used to address a beloved woman, partner, or child.
For example: "Comment vas-tu, chérie?" (How are you, darling?). It can also refer to "my darling" as a noun: "Ma chérie est là."
TRAPS
Remember that chérie is feminine. For a male, use "chéri" (with an 'i').
It is an intimate term, only used with people you have a close relationship with. Do not use it with strangers or friends, which would be offensive.
