B2 adjective

cher(chère)

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multiple choice C2

Choose the most appropriate synonym for "cher" in the context of high cost.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Coûteux

"Coûteux" directly translates to costly or expensive, making it the most fitting synonym for "cher" when referring to price. "Précieux" means precious, "aimé" means loved, and "rare" means rare.

multiple choice C2

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "cher" to describe something expensive?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: J'ai acheté une voiture chère.

In this sentence, "chère" (feminine form of "cher") modifies "voiture" (car), indicating that the car is expensive. While "cher" can also mean dear or beloved, the context of buying a car points to cost. "Mon ami est très cher à mon cœur" means my friend is very dear to my heart. "Ce livre est cher à lire" is grammatically incorrect in this context. "La vie est chère en ville" means life is expensive in the city, but the most direct use for an object is the first option.

multiple choice C2

In which sentence does "cher" NOT refer to cost?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ma chère amie, comment vas-tu?

In "Ma chère amie, comment vas-tu?", "chère" is used as a term of endearment, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', not expensive. The other options all use "cher" to describe something costing a lot of money.

true false C2

The phrase "une voiture chère" means a car that is inexpensive.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

"Une voiture chère" means an expensive car, not an inexpensive one. "Cher" indicates a high cost.

true false C2

If something is "cher", it generally implies a high price.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

When referring to objects or services, "cher" means expensive, thus implying a high price.

true false C2

The feminine form of "cher" is "chère".

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Correct, "chère" is the feminine singular form of the adjective "cher".

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