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chevalier

UK
/ʃəˈvælɪə/
US
/ʃəˈvæljɚ/

Translations

chevaliernoun
chevaliers
pl
UK
/ʃəˈvælɪə/
US
/ʃəˈvæljɚ/
chevalierTitre de courtoisie français placé devant le prénom d’un chevalier ou d’un noble.
Chevalier d'Eon lived a remarkable life both as a diplomat and a spy.
Le chevalier d’Éon a mené une vie remarquable à la fois comme diplomate et comme espion.
chevalierMembre d’un ordre de chevalerie ou d’un ordre honorifique.
He was awarded the title of chevalier for his services to the country.
Il a reçu le titre de chevalier pour ses services rendus au pays.
chevalierAu sens historique ou médiéval.
The chevalier rode into battle with his armor gleaming in the sunlight.
Le chevalier partit au combat, son armure brillant au soleil.
Additional translations
chevalierAu sens moral ou littéraire, avec l’idée de galanterie et de courtoisie.
Synonyms
knight
champion
hero
nobleman
cavalier
gentleman

Definitions

chevaliernoun
A member of certain orders of knighthood or of modern French orders such as the Legion of Honor.
He was awarded the title of chevalier for his services to the country.
A chivalrous man, especially one who is gallant toward women.
The chevalier escorted the lady to her carriage with great courtesy.
A horseman or knight, especially in the context of medieval times.
The chevalier rode into battle with his armor gleaming in the sunlight.
A French courtesy title placed before the forename of a knight or nobleman.
Chevalier d'Eon lived a remarkable life both as a diplomat and a spy.
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