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    Gentleman (en. Gentleman)

    /ˈʤɛntəlmən/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man who shows courtesy and good manners.
    He is a true gentleman, always polite to everyone.
    Il est un véritable gentleman, toujours poli avec tous.
    A man of a certain social class or possessing wealth.
    Gentlemen of the Victorian era often wore distinctive suits.
    Les gentlemen de l'époque victorienne portaient souvent des costumes distinctifs.
    A man who respects ethical and moral standards.
    He always acts like a gentleman, taking care of others.
    Il agit toujours en gentleman, en prenant soin des autres.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'gentilman', meaning a man of good family or noble lineage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gentleman farmer
    A farmer who does not rely entirely on farming for his income.
    gentleman farmer
    gentleman's agreement
    An unwritten agreement based on trust.
    gentleman's agreement
    man of fortune
    A man who has recently acquired his wealth.
    gentleman de fortune

    Related Words

    courtesy
    Respectful and polite behavior towards others.
    courtoisie
    nobility
    A social class of men and women holding hereditary titles.
    noblesse
    education
    The process of instruction that shapes good manners.
    éducation

    Slang Meanings

    A man who attracts women with his kindness.
    Look at that guy, he's really a gentleman, he keeps helping the ladies.
    Regarde ce type, il est vraiment un gentleman, il n'arrête pas de rendre service aux dames.
    A man who knows how to behave in social situations.
    At the party, he acted like a real gentleman, always ready to help.
    À la fête, il a agi comme un vrai gentleman, toujours prêt à aider.