dear

• Utilisé pour exprimer de l'affection ou de la tendresse envers quelqu'un ; indique également que quelque chose est coûteux ou précieux.

Used to express affection or fondness for someone; also used to indicate something is expensive or costly.

1. Loved or cherishedA2formal

   Regarded with deep affection or fondness.

   cher, aimé

   • She is a dear friend of mine.
   • He wrote a letter to his dear mother.
   • My dear child, I am so proud of you.

   Synonymesadoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   Antonymesdespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   Cher (qui coûte cher)

   • This restaurant is too dear for my budget.
   • The antique vase was very dear.
   • Everything in this shop is dear.

   Synonymescostlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   Antonymesaffordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

   Used as a polite way to address someone in a letter or conversation.

   Formule de politesse

   • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
   • Dear John, thank you for your kind invitation.
   • My dear lady, may I help you with your bags?

   Synonymesesteemedhonoredrespected

• Adverbe utilisé principalement en anglais britannique, souvent dans l'expression 'cost someone dear', signifiant 'à un prix élevé' ou 'gravement'. Il sert aussi d'intensificateur dans des tournures comme 'I would dearly love to...' (bien que 'dearly' soit plus courant dans ce sens). Comme adverbe, il est moins fréquent que sa forme adjectivale.

An adverb used primarily in British English, often in the phrase 'cost someone dear,' meaning 'at great cost' or 'severely.' It is also used as an intensifier in expressions like 'I would dearly love to...' (though 'dearly' is more common in that sense). As an adverb, it is less frequent than its adjective form.

1. At a high costB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is expensive or costs a lot.

   cher (au sens de coûteux)

   • The mistake cost him dear.
   • Victory came dear in that battle.
   • She paid dear for her carelessness.

   Synonymesdearlyexpensively

   Antonymescheaplyinexpensively

• Nom utilisé comme terme affectueux pour s'adresser à quelqu'un ou pour désigner une personne aimée, souvent en apostrophe directe (par exemple, 'mon cher').

A noun used as a term of endearment or to refer to a beloved person, often used in direct address (e.g., 'my dear').

1. Beloved personA2formal

   A person who is loved or cherished.

   Personne chère

   • She is a dear to everyone who knows her.
   • He is such a dear, always helping others.
   • My dear, you have my full support.

   Synonymesbeloveddarlinghoneyloveprecioussweetheart

2. Term of addressA2informal

   Used as a polite or affectionate way to address someone.

   Terme d'affection ou d'adresse

   • Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
   • Thank you, my dear, for your kindness.
   • Come here, dear, and sit with me.

   Synonymesbeloveddarlingdeariehoneyloveprecioussweetheart