Gentleman (en. Gentleman)

/ˈʤɛntəlmən/

Meaning & Definition

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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.

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

man of fortune

A man who has recently acquired his wealth.

gentleman de fortune

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

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

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.