Is « chéri » masculine or feminine?
« chéri » is masculine. You say le chéri.
In English, « chéri » means darling, sweetheart.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le chéri |
| With the indefinite article | un chéri |
| With the partitive article | du chéri |
Plural
The plural is chéris (les chéris). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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J'ai une surprise pour toi, mon chéri.
I have a surprise for you, sweetheart. -
Merci, mon chéri.
Thanks, honey. -
Pardon, mon chéri.
I'm sorry, my love.
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Common questions
Is « chéri » masculine or feminine?
« chéri » is masculine. You say le chéri.
Is it « la chéri » or « le chéri »?
It is « le chéri ». « la chéri » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.