This is the 4041st most frequent French word.
chères
"Chères" means "dear" or "expensive" in English, depending on context.
The word "chères" is used as an adjective meaning "expensive" to describe the price of the shoes.
Ces chaussures sont chères.
These shoes are expensive.
The word "chères" is used as an adjective meaning "dear" in a salutation to address friends with affection and respect.
Chères amies, je vous écris pour vous remercier.
Dear friends, I am writing to thank you.
The word "chères" is used as an adjective meaning "precious" or "valued" in an emotional context to convey affection for the ideas.