Cher
Example: Ce restaurant est un peu cher pour mon budget.
Definition
"Cher" is an adjective in French used to describe something that is expensive or costly, often implying that the price is higher than expected or affordable, as in 'Ce restaurant est un peu cher pour mon budget,' meaning the restaurant is somewhat expensive for my budget.
Etymology
The word "cher" comes from the Latin word 'carus,' which means dear or precious. Over time, it evolved in French to primarily refer to high cost or expense. Did you know? In older French, "cher" could also mean beloved or dear, reflecting its Latin roots.
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"Cher" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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