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chevalier

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ʃəˈvæl.jər/

KK: /ʃəˈvæljər/

noun
Definition

A man who is chivalrous, often associated with nobility or knighthood, particularly in France.


Example

The chevalier was honored for his bravery and noble deeds in battle.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you read that book about the chevalier and his adventures?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was fascinating to see how they lived back then.
Sloth A
I loved how the chevalier showed such bravery.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really made me want to learn more about that era.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
knight
noble
gentleman
Antonyms
peasant
commoner
villain
Root Explanation

**Chevalier** → The word originates from Old French *chevalier*, meaning horseman or knight, derived from *cheval* (meaning horse). A chevalier is thus a horseman or a knight, often associated with chivalry and noble service.

Memory Tip

Imagine a knight on a horse, as 'cheval' means horse in French, helping you remember that a 'chevalier' is a horseman or knight.

Visually Confused Words
chelicer
cavalier
healer
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