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gallant

UK
/ˈɡæl.ənt/
US
/ˈɡæl.ənt/

Translations

gallantverb
gallanted
Past Simple
gallanted
Past Participle
gallanting
Gerund
Archaic or literary usage meaning to court or escort a woman.
courtiserAu sens de « faire la cour à ».
He spent the afternoon gallanting the ladies at the garden party.
Il passa l’après-midi à courtiser les dames lors de la réception dans le jardin.
Additional translations
accompagnerSens plus général d’escorter avec courtoisie.
Synonyms
court
woo
pursue
pay court to
flatter
escort
flirt with
attend
solicit
gallantnoun
gallants
pl
UK
/ˈɡæl.ənt/
US
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galantHomme courtois et attentif aux femmes; emploi plutôt littéraire ou historique.
The gallant offered his arm to the lady as they walked through the garden.
Le galant offrit son bras à la dame tandis qu’ils traversaient le jardin.
amantAu sens de « amant »; souvent littéraire ou vieilli.
Rumor had it that she was meeting her gallant in the evenings.
La rumeur disait qu’elle retrouvait son amant le soir.
Synonyms
suitor
admirer
lover
beau
swain
wooer
cavalier
gentleman
chevalier
dandy
paramour
courter
gallantadjective
gallanter
Comp.
gallantest
Super.
UK
/ˈɡæl.ənt/
US
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The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.
Le brave pompier s’est précipité dans le bâtiment en flammes pour sauver la famille piégée.
galantAu sens de « courtois, plein de galanterie ».
He was known for his gallant behavior, always holding doors open and offering his seat to others.
Il était connu pour son comportement galant, tenant toujours les portes ouvertes et cédant sa place aux autres.
superbePour un aspect grand, élégant ou imposant; emploi littéraire.
The gallant ship sailed majestically into the harbor, its sails billowing in the wind.
Le superbe navire est entré majestueusement dans le port, ses voiles gonflées par le vent.
Additional translations
héroïqueSoutenu.
Synonyms
brave
chivalrous
valiant
heroic
noble
daring
courageous
bold
Antonyms
cowardly

Definitions

gallantverb
To pay court to; to escort or attend in a chivalrous manner.
He spent the afternoon gallanting the ladies at the garden party.
gallantnoun
A man who is charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women.
The gallant offered his arm to the lady as they walked through the garden.
A fashionable young man, especially one who is attentive to women.
The gallant was known for his stylish attire and courteous manners at social gatherings.
A woman's lover or paramour, often one who is considered fashionable or attentive.
Rumor had it that she was meeting her gallant in the evenings.
gallantadjective
Brave or heroic.
The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.
Chivalrous or courteous, especially towards women.
He was known for his gallant behavior, always holding doors open and offering his seat to others.
Splendid or grand in appearance.
The gallant ship sailed majestically into the harbor, its sails billowing in the wind.
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