Chevalerie (en. Chivalry)

/ʃə.va.lə.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Ideal qualities of a knight, such as courage, generosity, and the protection of the weak.

Chivalry was a code of honor in the Middle Ages.

La chevalerie était un code d'honneur au Moyen Âge.

Title or status that confers privileges, often related to nobility.

He was ennobled and received the title of knighthood.

Il a été anobli et a reçu le titre de chevalerie.

From Latin 'caballarius', meaning 'horseman' or 'knight'.

modern chivalry

Concept that links chivalric values to contemporary behaviors of respect and courtesy.

chevalerie des temps modernes

to act with chivalry

To behave with honor and respect towards others.

agir avec chevalerie

spirit of chivalry

Noble and generous attitude in actions.

esprit de chevalerie

knight

A noble who rides a horse and is often engaged in military actions.

chevalier

horseman

A person who rides horses, often used in a less formal sense.

cavalier

nobility

The collective of individuals who hold a title of nobility.

noblesse

Used to designate a respectful and considerate man towards women.

That guy is really a knight; he always opens the door for me.

Ce gars est vraiment un chevalier, il ouvre toujours la porte pour moi.

Sometimes used ironically to speak of a man who pretends to be gallant.

Stop acting like a knight; we know you only think of yourself.

Arrête d'agir comme un chevalier, on sait que tu ne penses qu'à toi.