French DARLING is a term used to describe someone who is beloved and cherished. It is often used to refer to a romantic partner, but can also be used to describe a close FRIEND or family member. The two words that make up the term are 'FRENCH' and 'DARLING'. The crossword solutions for these words are CHERI (5 letters) and Amie (4 letters). CHERI is a FRENCH term of endearment meaning 'dear one' or 'DARLING', while Amie is the FRENCH word for 'FRIEND'. Together, these two words form the phrase 'FRENCH DARLING', which is used to express love and affection.