In French, the word ‘dear’ can be translated as ‘cher’ for masculine and ‘chère’ for feminine. It is commonly used in letters, emails, and other forms of written communication to address someone in a polite and affectionate manner.
For example:
- If you are writing to a male friend, you would start your letter with ‘Cher Jean’.
- If you are writing to a female friend, you would start your letter with ‘Chère Marie’.
It’s important to match the gender of the person you are addressing to ensure the correct usage of ‘cher’ or ‘chère’.