Galant (en. Gallant)

/ɡa.lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

One who shows courtesy and elegance in behavior towards others.

He is always very gallant with his colleagues.

Il est toujours très galant avec ses collègues.

One who is romantic and enchanting.

She appreciated his gallant gesture at the restaurant.

Elle a apprécié son geste galant au restaurant.

Refers to a man who is attracted to women without serious intentions.

He is a gallant, he never commits.

C'est un galant, il ne s'engage jamais.

From Old French 'galant', derived from Latin 'galante' meaning 'joyful, pleasant'.

a gallant man

A man who knows how to behave courteously and respectfully towards women.

un homme galant

gallant gesture

An act of courtesy, often romantic.

geste galant

to have a gallant demeanor

To behave with a certain elegance or seduction.

avoir un air galant

courtesy

Respectful and polite behavior towards others.

courtoisie

seducer

A person who seeks to seduce or charm others.

séducteur

elegance

Grace and distinction in the way of conducting oneself or dressing.

élégance

A man who flirts easily.

He is a bit gallant, always flirting with girls.

Il est un peu galant, toujours à draguer les filles.

Refers to a macho attitude towards women.

During this outing, he played the gallant, but it seemed forced.

Dans cette sortie, il a joué le galant, mais ça semblait forcé.