French Language And Culture

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

• The chevalier was honored for his bravery and chivalry on the battlefield.
• The chevalier looked dashing in his suit of armor at the medieval fair.
• That chevalier dude is always showing off his sword skills.
• She considered him a chevalier in shining armor, always coming to her rescue.

noun a street urchin or waif, especially in a French-speaking country

• The gamin was often seen playing in the park with his friends.
• The little gamin is always running around causing mischief.
• That gamin is a real troublemaker, always up to no good.
• The gamin of the group, he always brings a sense of playfulness to any situation.

noun a French police officer

• The gendarme patrolled the streets diligently, ensuring the safety of the citizens.
• I saw a gendarme directing traffic at the intersection earlier.
• The gendarme busted the party for noise complaints last night.
• She acted like a gendarme, constantly monitoring everyone's actions and behaviors.