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    Cavaliers (en. Riders)

    /ka.va.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mounted soldier.
    In the Middle Ages, horsemen were often nobles.
    Au Moyen Âge, les cavaliers étaient souvent des nobles.
    Man who practices horseback riding.
    The horsemen are preparing for the show jumping competition.
    Les cavaliers se préparent pour la compétition de saut d'obstacles.
    Term used to refer to dancers in certain historical dances.
    In baroque dance, horsemen and ladies formed pairs.
    Dans la danse baroque, les cavaliers et les dames formaient des paires.

    Etymology

    Comes from old French 'cavalier', derived from Latin 'caballarius', meaning 'horseman' or 'mounted on horseback'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lone rider
    A man who acts independently, without relying on others.
    cavalier seul
    to have allies
    To have allies or protectors.
    avoir des cavaliers
    horseman of the apocalypse
    A person who always seems to bring about difficulties or disasters.
    cavalier de l'apocalypse

    Related Words

    horseback riding
    The art of riding horses.
    équitation
    horse
    Animal used for transport or riding.
    cheval
    cavalcade
    Procession of horsemen.
    cavalcade

    Slang Meanings

    A horseman who behaves casually.
    This guy is a real horseman; he never takes anything seriously.
    Ce type est un vrai cavalier, il ne prend jamais rien au sérieux.
    An extravagant horseman in his dress style.
    Look at him; he’s acting like a horseman with his shiny boots.
    Regarde-le, il se la joue comme un cavalier avec ses bottes brillantes.