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cher

expensive

adjective shehr Common
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Also means

dear

Usage Note

Cher has two main senses that learners often conflate: 'expensive' when describing price (c'est trop cher = it's too expensive) and 'dear' as a term of affection (mon cher ami). The feminine form is chère. It is also used to open letters (Cher Jean,), equivalent to 'Dear Jean'.

Examples

"Ce restaurant est trop cher."

Natural Translation

This restaurant is too expensive.

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