Chevalier: meaning, definitions and examples
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chevalier
[ สษหvรฆliษr ]
historical title
The term 'chevalier' originates from the Old French word for 'knight.' It refers to a mounted soldier or a man who is a member of a knightly order. Historically, chevaliers were granted titles in recognition of their military service or noble status. In contemporary usage, the term can denote an honorific title in certain orders of chivalry. The use of the term can also extend to describing someone who exhibits qualities of honor, courage, and gallantry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was honored as a chevalier for his bravery in battle.
- The grand ceremony celebrated the newly appointed chevaliers of the order.
- In literature, a chevalier often embodies the ideals of chivalry.
Translations
Translations of the word "chevalier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavaleiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ritter
๐ฎ๐ฉ ksatria
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ rycerz
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๅฃซ
๐ซ๐ท chevalier
๐ช๐ธ caballero
๐น๐ท ลรถvalye
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ rytรญล
๐ธ๐ฐ rytier
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ vitez
๐ฎ๐ธ riddari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษngavษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballero
Etymology
The word 'chevalier' comes from the Old French 'chevaler', which means 'horseman' or 'knight'. This term is derived from 'cheval', meaning 'horse', which indicates the mobile and cavalry nature of these warriors. 'Chevalier' gained prominence during the medieval period, especially in feudal aristocracy, where knights were integral to military service and noble status. The title has been used in various contexts across different cultures, denoting a title of honor or a member of a chivalric order. Over time, the concept of chivalry evolved, and the term began to embody not only military prowess but also the romantic ideals associated with honor, respect, and courteous behavior towards others.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,707, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26704 unselfishness
- 26705 neigh
- 26706 bubbly
- 26707 chevalier
- 26708 reordering
- 26709 straitened
- 26710 acclimated
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