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chivalrous in French

chivalrous in French is chevaleresque, galant — chivalrous means showing old-fashioned courtesy and gallantry, especially in the way a man treats women.

chivalrous in French

chevaleresque
adj
galant
adj

What does "chivalrous" mean?

  1. adj Showing old-fashioned courtesy and gallantry, especially in the way a man treats women.
    "He held the door open and offered her his coat — a chivalrous gesture that made her smile."
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chivalrous in a sentence

  • He held the door open and offered her his coat — a chivalrous gesture that made her smile.
  • The knight was praised as much for his chivalrous manners as for his skill in battle.

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What is "chivalrous" in French?

"chivalrous" in French is chevaleresque, galant. chivalrous means: Showing old-fashioned courtesy and gallantry, especially in the way a man treats women.

How do you use "chivalrous" in a sentence?

Example: "He held the door open and offered her his coat — a chivalrous gesture that made her smile." In French, "chivalrous" is chevaleresque, galant.

Are there other ways to say "chivalrous" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "chivalrous": chevaleresque, galant.

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