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gentleman

UK
/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/
US
/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

Translations

gentlemannoun
gentlemen
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/
US
/ˈdʒɛntəlmən/
gentilhommeHomme de bonne naissance ou de rang social élevé; registre soutenu.
He was considered a gentleman due to his noble lineage and refined manners.
On le considérait comme un gentilhomme en raison de sa noble lignée et de ses manières raffinées.
monsieurFormule de politesse ou d’adresse; au pluriel : messieurs.
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
Mesdames et messieurs, veuillez prendre place.
gentlemanEmprunt courant en français pour un homme élégant, correct et de bonne tenue.
He opened the door for her, proving himself to be a true gentleman.
Il lui a ouvert la porte, montrant ainsi qu'il était un vrai gentleman.
Additional translations
domestiqueSens historique; serviteur masculin attaché à une maison noble.
Synonyms
gent
gentlemanly person
nobleman
sir
man
Antonyms
woman
lady
gentlemanadjective
UK
/ˈdʒentlmən/
US
/ˈdʒɛntlmən/
Used attributively (e.g., ‘gentleman farmer’) to denote something characteristic of or associated with a gentleman.
amateurSens historique ou spécialisé; désigne un non-professionnel.
Charles Darwin began as a gentleman scientist, funding his own research and voyages.
Charles Darwin a commencé comme scientifique amateur, finançant lui-même ses recherches et ses voyages.
courtoisSe dit d’un comportement ou d’une attitude digne d’un gentleman.
The club enforced a gentleman standard of attire, requiring jackets and ties.
Le club imposait une tenue courtoise, avec veste et cravate obligatoires.
Synonyms
gentlemanly
chivalrous
courteous
polite
well-mannered
civil
urbane
gallant
respectable
decent
considerate

Definitions

gentlemannoun
A man of good family, breeding, or social position.
He was considered a gentleman due to his noble lineage and refined manners.
A man who is polite, courteous, and considerate in behavior.
He opened the door for her, proving himself to be a true gentleman.
A man who is cultured, educated, and well-mannered.
As a gentleman, he always knew the right thing to say in any social situation.
A man who is chivalrous and honorable.
The gentleman offered his seat to the elderly woman on the crowded bus.
Used as a polite or formal term of address or reference for a man, regardless of his social status.
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
A male personal servant or valet in the household of a person of rank (historical).
The duke’s gentleman laid out his evening attire.
gentlemanadjective
Characteristic of, appropriate to, or associated with a gentleman; gentlemanly or decorous.
The club enforced a gentleman standard of attire, requiring jackets and ties.
Designating a man who pursues an occupation or activity as an amateur rather than as a professional.
Charles Darwin began as a gentleman scientist, funding his own research and voyages.
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