Gaillard (en. Guy)

/ɡajard/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A man who is both joyful and vigorous.

He is a fellow who knows how to lift the spirits of the troops.

C'est un gaillard qui sait remonter le moral des troupes.

adjective

Vigorous and full of enthusiasm.

This man is very lively, always smiling.

Cet homme est très gaillard, toujours souriant.

Evokes a playful or cheerful attitude.

The children were lively while playing in the park.

Les enfants étaient gaillards en jouant au parc.

Refers to a person who has style and charm.

He has a lively appearance that attracts everyone.

Il a un air gaillard qui attire tout le monde.

From Old French 'gaillard', which means joyful, full of energy.

to be lively

To be in a good mood or full of energy.

être gaillard

a nice fellow

A charming or charismatic man.

un joli gaillard

gaillardise

Joyful character or behavior.

gaillardise

gaillarde

Feminine form, refers to an energetic and joyful woman.

gaillarde

A man in the prime of life, charismatic.

This fellow knows how to charm at every party.

Ce gaillard sait séduire dans toutes les soirées.

Someone very active or dynamic.

With his personality, he's a real asset in this project.

Avec sa personnalité, c'est un vrai gaillard dans ce projet.