medieval

• Qui se rapporte au Moyen Âge (environ du Ve au XVe siècle) ; souvent employé pour qualifier quelque chose de vieillot, de primitif ou de rude.

Relating to the Middle Ages (approximately 5th to 15th century); often used to describe something old-fashioned, primitive, or harsh.

1. Relating to the Middle AgesB1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of the period in European history from about 500 to 1500 AD.

   Médiéval (relatif au Moyen Âge)

   • The castle is a fine example of medieval architecture.
   • She is studying medieval literature at university.
   • Medieval knights wore heavy armor into battle.

   Synonymesmediaeval

   Antonymescontemporarymodern

2. Old-fashioned or unenlightenedB2informal

   Extremely outdated, primitive, or lacking modern understanding, often used critically.

   médiéval (au sens péjoratif)

   • The company's attitude towards remote work is positively medieval.
   • His views on education are completely medieval.
   • The prison conditions were described as medieval by human rights groups.

   Synonymesantiquatedarchaicbackwardsbarbaricfeudalobsoleteoutdatedoutmodedprimitiveunenlightened

   Antonymesadvancedcivilizedcontemporaryenlightenedforward-lookingmodernprogressivesophisticated

3. Characteristic of chivalry and knighthoodB2formalart

   Evoking the ideals, customs, and romance associated with knights and the feudal system of the Middle Ages.

   Chevaleresque

   • The novel is set in a medieval world of dragons and quests.
   • He performed a medieval-style jousting tournament for the festival.
   • The tapestry depicted a medieval scene of a king and his court.

   Synonymeschivalriccourtlyfeudalknightly

   Antonymescontemporarymodern