cavalier in French
cavalier in French is cavalier, cavalière, nonchalant — cavalier means careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
cavalier in French
cavalier
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
cavalière
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
nonchalant
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
nonchalante
Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
cavalier
Supercilious.
cavalier
chevalier
What does "cavalier" mean?
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adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
"He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations."
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noun Historically, a mounted soldier or knight, and later a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.
"The Cavaliers fought against Cromwell's Parliamentarians."
cavalier in a sentence
- He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations.
- She dismissed my concerns in a rather cavalier way.
- The Cavaliers fought against Cromwell's Parliamentarians.
- Cavalier fashion favoured long curled hair and lace collars.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cavalier" in French?
"cavalier" in French is cavalier, cavalière, nonchalant. cavalier means: Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
How do you use "cavalier" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a cavalier attitude toward the safety regulations." In French, "cavalier" is cavalier, cavalière, nonchalant.
Are there other ways to say "cavalier" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "cavalier": cavalier, cavalière, nonchalant, nonchalante, chevalier.
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