English–French

“sweetheart” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃeʁi/

Example

Mon chéri m'a appelé hier soir.

My sweetheart called me last night.

Illustration for chéri (sweetheart)

How to say “sweetheart” in French

“Sweetheart” in French is chéri.

A beloved person kept close in affectionate speech.

Full entry for chéri: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chéri

Je prépare un dîner pour mon chéri ce soir.

I am preparing dinner for my darling tonight.

Tips for using chéri

  • The masculine noun is chéri, while the feminine form is chérie, as in mon chéri and ma chérie.

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