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dear (EN)
adjectif, nom, interjection

adjectif “dear”

dear, comp. dearer, sup. dearest
  1. cher, chère
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. prévenant, prévenante
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. affectueux, affectueuse
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. estimé, estimée
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. cher, chère (dans une lettre)
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. mon cher, ma chère (affectueux)
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. cher, chère (ironique)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. cher, chère (coûteux)
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

nom “dear”

sg. dear, pl. dears ou indén.
  1. chéri, chérie
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. bien-aimé, bien-aimée
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. mon chéri, ma chérie
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

interjection “dear”

dear
  1. mon Dieu! (exclamation)
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.