cher journal
The English phrase "dear diary" is translated into French as cher journal.
This phrase is used as the traditional first line in a diary entry. In French, the word journal can refer to a newspaper, a personal diary or a journal.
Meaning: traditional first line in a diary entry (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
If a diary is masculine, use Cher or Mon Cher before the word Journal.
Did you know?
- The word journal is a direct ancestor of the English word 'journal' and the word 'journey'. Both come from the Latin 'diurnus', meaning 'of the day'.
- In modern French, using Cher journal can sometimes feel intentionally cliché or like a parody of a teenager's diary.
- While 'dear' in English is often used for people, in French cher can also mean 'expensive' when referring to a price or an object.
Examples in context
- Cher Journal, aujourd'hui a été une journée formidable!Dear Diary, today has been a wonderful day!
- Très cher Journal, je tiens à te confier mes pensées les plus intimes.Very Dear Diary, I want to share my most intimate thoughts with you.
- Salut Journal, devine quoi ? Je viens de vivre une expérience incroyable !Hi Diary, guess what? I just had an incredible experience!
- Coucou Journal, je voulais juste te raconter cette histoire amusante qui m'est arrivée aujourd'hui.Hey Diary, I just wanted to tell you this funny story that happened to me today.
- Cher journal, je suis très heureux aujourd'hui.Dear diary, I am very happy today.
- Cher journal, il m'arrive des choses étranges.Dear diary, strange things are happening to me.
- Cher journal, je ne sais pas quoi faire.Dear diary, I don't know what to do.
Example conversation
Manon finds Lucas writing in a notebook in the park.
- LucasCher journal, c'est le début de mon récit.Dear diary, this is the beginning of my story.
- ManonLucas, tu écris encore dans ton carnet ?Lucas, are you writing in your notebook again?
- LucasOui, j'aime bien écrire mes pensées.Yes, I like writing down my thoughts.
- ManonC'est une très bonne habitude, Lucas.It is a very good habit, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cher, journal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
