Gentlemen (en. Gentlemen)

/ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Man of good education and good manners.

This gentleman held the door open for the lady to pass.

Ce gentleman a ouvert la porte pour laisser passer la dame.

A man who behaves with dignity and respect towards others.

Gentlemen do not engage in offensive behavior.

Les gentlemen ne se livrent pas à des comportements offensants.

Member of a high social class, especially in the past.

Victorian gentlemen often wore elegant suits.

Les gentlemen de l'époque victorienne portaient souvent des costumes élégants.

The word 'gentleman' comes from the Old English 'gentil man', meaning 'noble man'.

gentlemen's agreement

Informal agreement between gentlemen, without legal documentation.

gentlemen's agreement

gentleman's game

Game that values fair play and respect, such as golf.

gentleman's game

gentleman of leisure

Rich man who does not work and leads a life of pleasure.

gentleman of leisure

gentlewoman

Woman of good education, often from a high social class.

gentlewoman

gentry

Social class of gentlemen, which includes nobility and bourgeoisie.

gentry

A charismatic and charming man.

This guy is a true gentleman; he knows how to impress.

Ce gars est un vrai gentleman, il sait comment impressionner.

A man with refined manners.

He behaves like a gentleman, even in casual situations.

Il se comporte comme un gentleman, même dans des situations décontractées.