cavalier

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve d'un manque de considération ou de sérieux envers quelque chose d'important, souvent de manière désinvolte ou arrogante. Peut aussi évoquer une attitude nonchalante ou méprisante.

Describes a person who shows a lack of proper concern or seriousness about something important.

1. Careless or dismissiveC1formal

   Showing a lack of proper concern or seriousness; offhand or dismissive.

   désinvolte, nonchalant

   • He had a cavalier attitude towards safety regulations.
   • Her cavalier dismissal of the problem angered the team.
   • The manager's cavalier approach to deadlines caused delays.

   Synonymescarelessdismissiveflippantheedlessindifferentinsouciantnonchalantoffhandperfunctoryunconcerned

   Antonymesattentivecarefulconcernedconscientiousdiligentresponsibleseriousthoughtful

2. Arrogant or haughtyC1formal

   Behaving in a superior or condescending manner.

   cavalier (sens : arrogant)

   • His cavalier tone offended many of his colleagues.
   • She gave a cavalier wave of her hand as she walked away.
   • The aristocrat's cavalier demeanor was off-putting.

   Synonymesarrogantcondescendingdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousloftypatronizingpompoussnobbishsupercilious

   Antonymescourteousdeferentialhumblemeekmodestrespectful

• Nom désignant historiquement un cavalier ou un chevalier, surtout galant ou noble ; également utilisé pour décrire un partisan du roi Charles Ier pendant la guerre civile anglaise.

A noun historically referring to a horseman or knight, especially one who was gallant or chivalrous; also used to describe a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.

1. Historical soldierC1formalbritish

   A supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War, typically a mounted soldier or knight.

   Cavalier royaliste

   • The Cavaliers fought against the Roundheads in the 17th century.
   • He dressed as a Cavalier for the historical reenactment.
   • The Cavalier army was known for its loyalty to the king.

   Synonymesloyalistroyalist

2. Gallant or chivalrous manC2formal

   A man who is courteous, gallant, or chivalrous, especially towards women.

   Homme galant et courtois

   • He was a true cavalier, always opening doors for ladies.
   • The old gentleman acted like a cavalier from a bygone era.
   • She admired his cavalier manners and polite gestures.

   Synonymesbeauchevalierescortgallantgentlemanknightsuitor

   Antonymesbarbarianboorcadchurllout