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    Chevalier (en. Knight)

    /ʃə.va.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Honorific title given to a man, usually associated with nobility.
    The knight was decorated for his acts of bravery.
    Le chevalier a été décoré pour ses actes de bravoure.
    Member of an order of knighthood.
    She married a knight of great renown.
    Elle a épousé un chevalier d'une grande renommée.
    A man who often defends the values of chivalry.
    He considers himself a knight of modern times.
    Il se considère comme un chevalier des temps modernes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chevalier', derived from 'cheval', meaning 'horse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gallant knight
    A man who devotes himself to a lady.
    chevalier servant
    knight of the Round Table
    Mythical member of the knights who served King Arthur.
    chevalier de la table ronde
    knight of industry
    A bold or unscrupulous businessman.
    chevalier d'industrie

    Related Words

    chivalry
    A set of values and codes associated with knights.
    chevalerie
    horse
    An animal often ridden by knights.
    cheval
    horseman
    A man who rides a horse, close to the term 'knight'.
    cavalier

    Slang Meanings

    A gallant or charming man.
    He sees himself as a true knight with all those attentions.
    Il se prend pour un vrai chevalier avec toutes ces attentions.
    A man who acts knightly in his relationships.
    He has that knightly side that charms many girls.
    Il a ce côté chevalier qui charme beaucoup de filles.