gallantry in French
gallantry in French is galanterie, courage militaire — gallantry means great courage, especially in battle or under difficult circumstances.
gallantry in French
galanterie
chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
courage militaire
chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
What does "gallantry" mean?
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noun Great courage, especially in battle or under difficult circumstances.
"He was awarded a medal for gallantry under fire."
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noun Old-fashioned, courteous, chivalrous behavior toward women.
"His gallantry was noted by everyone at the dinner — pulling out chairs, offering his coat."
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gallantry in a sentence
- He was awarded a medal for gallantry under fire.
- His gallantry was noted by everyone at the dinner — pulling out chairs, offering his coat.
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What is "gallantry" in French?
"gallantry" in French is galanterie, courage militaire. gallantry means: Great courage, especially in battle or under difficult circumstances.
How do you use "gallantry" in a sentence?
Example: "He was awarded a medal for gallantry under fire." In French, "gallantry" is galanterie, courage militaire.
Are there other ways to say "gallantry" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gallantry": galanterie, courage militaire.
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