noun
Uncommon
chevalier
sheh-vuh-LIH
Chevalier (noun) means a knight, or a member of certain French orders of chivalry or merit. Example: “He was made a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.”
noun
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A knight, or a member of certain French orders of chivalry or merit.
"He was made a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur."
How to use chevalier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French term for a knight or a holder of a chivalric honour.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Old French chevalier, "horseman," from Late Latin caballarius, from caballus, "horse." A close relative of "cavalier" and Spanish "caballero," all built on the same word for horse.
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What does “chevalier” mean?
The word “chevalier” means a knight, or a member of certain French orders of chivalry or merit. In plain terms, a French term for a knight or a holder of a chivalric honour.
How do you pronounce “chevalier”?
“Chevalier” is pronounced sheh-vuh-LIH (/ˌʃɛvəˈlɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chevalier” in a sentence?
Here is “chevalier” used in a sentence: “He was made a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.”
What part of speech is “chevalier”?
“Chevalier” is a noun.
Where does the word “chevalier” come from?
The word “chevalier” comes from Late Latin. From Old French chevalier, "horseman," from Late Latin caballarius, from caballus, "horse." A close relative of "cavalier" and Spanish "caballero," all built on the same word for horse.
Is “chevalier” a common word?
“Chevalier” is an uncommon word in modern English.
