The term DEAR FRENCH can be broken down into four crossword solutions: CHER (4 letters), CHERI (5 letters), CHERE (5 letters), and SIR (3 letters). CHER is a French term of endearment meaning 'DEAR' or 'DARLING'. CHERI and CHERE are both French terms of endearment meaning 'DARLING' or 'BELOVED'. SIR is an English term of respect used to address a man. Together, these four words form the phrase 'DEAR French', which is a polite way to address someone from France.