Chevalier

Pronunciation: /ʃɛvəˈlɪr/

Definitions of chevalier

noun a knight or a member of certain orders of honor, especially in France

Example Sentences

A1 The chevalier rode his horse through the medieval village.

A2 The young chevalier dreamed of becoming a knight one day.

B1 The chevalier was known for his bravery and chivalry in battle.

B2 The chevalier was honored by the king for his heroic deeds.

C1 The chevalier's loyalty to his lord was unwavering, even in the face of danger.

C2 The chevalier's code of honor dictated his every action on and off the battlefield.

Examples of chevalier in a Sentence

formal The chevalier was honored for his bravery and chivalry on the battlefield.

informal The chevalier looked dashing in his suit of armor at the medieval fair.

slang That chevalier dude is always showing off his sword skills.

figurative She considered him a chevalier in shining armor, always coming to her rescue.

Grammatical Forms of chevalier

• past tense: chevaliered
• plural: chevaliers
• comparative: more chevalier
• superlative: most chevalier
• present tense: chevaliers
• future tense: will chevalier
• perfect tense: have chevaliered
• continuous tense: is chevaliering
• singular: chevalier
• positive degree: chevalier
• infinitive: to chevalier
• gerund: chevaliering
• participle: chevaliered

Origin and Evolution of chevalier

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'chevalier' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'caballarius' meaning horseman or knight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'chevalier' evolved to refer to a knight or a member of a certain order of merit or chivalry, often associated with honor and valor.