cheri
noun, Haitian Creole, endearment
In Haitian Creole "sweetheart" is cheri. To say "my sweetheart" use cheri mwen or cheri m. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| cheri | noun, Haitian Creole, endearment |
| cheri mwen | phrase, my dear |
It is used between partners and also with children and close friends. It is warm and not formal.
Which one should you use?
The word works for both men and women, because Haitian Creole has no grammatical gender.
Did you know?
- Mwen renmen ou is the Creole way to say "I love you", and renmen also means "like".
Examples in context
- Mwen renmen ou, cheri.I love you, sweetheart.
Example conversation
Husband Jean-Marc comes home to his wife Valérie.
- Jean-MarcBonswa, cheri mwen.Good evening, my sweetheart.
- ValérieBonswa, ou fatige?Good evening, are you tired?
- Jean-MarcYon ti jan, men m kontan wè ou.A little, but I am happy to see you.
