How do you say "Dear Sir" in French?

"Dear Sir" in French is "Cher Monsieur". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Cher Monsieur" mean in English?

"Cher Monsieur" means "Dear Sir" in English.

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How to Say ‘Dear Sir’ in French

Cher Monsieur

shehr muhn-syur

[shehr muhn-syur]

🇫🇷 In France: [Cher Monsieur] is much more formal than English "Dear Sir." In real business emails, people often prefer [Bonjour Monsieur] if they know the person's title but want a more modern tone.

Phrase Breakdown

Cher

[shehr]

Dear

A formal greeting used in letters or emails for men.

Example

Cher Monsieur Dupont, comment allez-vous?

Dear Mr. Dupont, how are you?

Monsieur

[muhn-syur]

Sir

A formal way to address a man, often used in letters or emails.

Example

Cher Monsieur, je vous écris pour...

Dear Sir, I am writing to you...

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