chérie
/ʃe.ʁi/
The English phrase honey pie can be translated into French as chérie.
chérie is a sweet term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or a loved one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form chérie is used when addressing a female, whereas the form chéri is used when addressing a male.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃe.ʁi/
Did you know?
- If you want to be even more casual, you might hear 'ma puce' (my flea), which sounds strange to an English speaker but is a very common way to address a loved one.
- French speakers often use mon chou as an alternative to chéri. While chou literally means 'cabbage', it refers to a small cream puff pastry.
- In a sarcastic or ironic tone, ma chérie can be used by strangers in a condescending way, similar to how 'sweetheart' is sometimes used in English.
Examples in context
- Tu es ma chérie.You are my honey pie.
- Bonne nuit, ma chérie.Goodnight, my honey pie.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are having a quiet evening at home.
- NathanTu veux un thé, ma chérie ?Do you want a tea, my honey pie?
- LéaOui, merci Nathan.Yes, thank you Nathan.
- NathanJe t'aime, chérie.I love you, honey pie.
- LéaMoi aussi, mon chéri.Me too, my darling.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chérie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
