Loyal (en. Loyal)

/lwajal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who is faithful to their promises or commitments.
He is loyal to his friends.
Il est loyal envers ses amis.
Refers to a feeling of loyalty and devotion.
She is loyal to her family.
Elle est loyale à sa famille.
Who respects rules or laws.
A loyal citizen respects the law.
Un citoyen loyal respecte la loi.

Etymology

From the Latin 'legalis', which means legal, and 'loy', from Old French, meaning faithful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a loyal friend
a friend who remains faithful under all circumstances.
un ami loyal
to remain loyal
to continue to be faithful to someone or something.
rester loyal
loyal to principles
to be faithful to one's principles or values.
loyal aux principes

Related Words

loyalty
attitude of fidelity towards a person or a cause.
loyauté
fidelity
the quality of being faithful.
fidelity
commitment
act of binding oneself to something or someone.
engagement

Slang Meanings

A loyal brother
He is like a loyal brother to me.
Il est comme un frère loyal pour moi.
Stay true
He has always stayed true with me.
Il est toujours resté vrai avec moi.