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    Chevaleresque (en. Chivalrous)

    /ʃə.val.ɛʁ.ɛsk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Worthy of a knight, showing bravery and courtesy.
    His chivalrous attitude impressed everyone at the tournament.
    Son attitude chevaleresque a impressionné tout le monde lors du tournoi.
    Relating to noble and generous behavior.
    He acted in a chivalrous manner by helping the less fortunate.
    Il a agi de manière chevaleresque en aidant les plus démunis.
    Evoking romance and the spirit of adventure.
    This story has a chivalrous side that captivates readers.
    Cette histoire a un côté chevaleresque qui captive les lecteurs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'knight', coming from Old French 'chevaler', which means horseman.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chivalrous spirit
    Noble and generous attitude in the face of challenges.
    esprit chevaleresque
    chivalrous act
    An act of bravery that demonstrates chivalric values.
    acte chevaleresque
    chivalrous code
    A set of ethical values related to chivalry.
    code chevaleresque

    Related Words

    knight
    A warrior possessing noble qualities and duties towards chivalric values.
    chevalier
    courage
    The ability to face difficult situations with bravery.
    courage
    nobility
    The quality of those who stand out through their rank, admirable behavior.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to describe someone who is overly idealistic.
    He is so chivalrous that he will always refuse to cheat.
    Il est tellement chevaleresque qu'il refusera toujours de tricher.
    Refers to an exaggeratedly romantic attitude.
    His behavior is so chivalrous that he seems like a character from a novel.
    Son comportement est tellement chevaleresque qu'on dirait un personnage de roman.