gallant

• Qualifie une personne courageuse, héroïque ou pleine d'égards, souvent dans un contexte courtois ou romantique.

Describes a person who is brave, heroic, or chivalrous, especially in a courtly or romantic context.

1. Brave and heroicB2formal

   Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation.

   courageux et héroïque

   • The gallant soldier rescued his comrades from the burning building.
   • She made a gallant attempt to save the drowning child.
   • His gallant efforts during the crisis were widely praised.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousdaringfearlessheroicintrepidvaliant

   Antonymescowardlycraventimid

2. Polite and chivalrousB2formal

   Showing special politeness and respect, especially towards women.

   Poli et chevaleresque

   • He was a gallant gentleman who always held the door open for others.
   • The knight was known for his gallant behavior at court.
   • She appreciated his gallant gesture of offering her his coat.

   Synonymesattentivechivalrousconsideratecourteousgentlemanlygraciouspoliterespectful

   Antonymesdiscourteousimpoliterudeunchivalrousungallant

• Nom désignant un homme attentionné, poli et galant envers les femmes, souvent de manière romantique ou courtoise.

A noun referring to a man who is attentive, polite, and chivalrous towards women, often in a romantic or courtly manner.

1. Brave or chivalrous manC1formal

   A man who is brave, noble, and courteous, especially in a romantic or chivalric context.

   Homme brave et galant

   • The gallant fought valiantly in the tournament.
   • He was a true gallant, always defending the weak.
   • The story tells of a gallant who rescued the princess.

   Synonymescavalierchampionheroknightpaladin

   Antonymescadcowarddastardknave