chivalry

Übersetzungen

chivalrysubstantiv
chivalries
Pl.
chevalerieQualités idéales du chevalier; courage, honneur, courtoisie et protection des faibles.
His chivalry was evident when he stood up to defend those who couldn't defend themselves.
Sa chevalerie était évidente lorsqu’il s’est levé pour défendre ceux qui ne pouvaient pas se défendre.
galanteriePolitesse courtoise, surtout envers les femmes.
He showed great chivalry by holding the door open for her.
Il a fait preuve de grande galanterie en lui tenant la porte ouverte.
chevalerieHistoire; désigne le système chevaleresque médiéval et ses codes religieux, moraux et sociaux.
The tales of King Arthur often highlight the chivalry of the knights of the Round Table.
Les récits du roi Arthur mettent souvent en avant la chevalerie des chevaliers de la Table ronde.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
chevalerieHistoire; ensemble des chevaliers.
cavalerieHistoire militaire; sens collectif ou ancien de troupes montées.

Definitionen

chivalrysubstantiv
The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
The tales of King Arthur often highlight the chivalry of the knights of the Round Table.
The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, such as courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.
His chivalry was evident when he stood up to defend those who couldn't defend themselves.
Courteous behavior, especially that of a man towards women.
He showed great chivalry by holding the door open for her.
Knights collectively; mounted men-at-arms or cavalry.
The chivalry of France assembled under his banner.