chivalry

galanterie

Comportement poli et serviable, surtout des hommes envers les femmes.

En anglais simple : Polite and helpful behaviour, especially by men towards women.

• He opened the door out of chivalry.
• She appreciated his chivalry during their evening together.
• Offering his seat was a small act of chivalry.

Synonymes : gallantry, courtesy

Expressions courantes : show chivalry, an act of chivalry, old-fashioned chivalry

chevalerie

Règles de courage, de justice et de générosité suivies par les chevaliers de l’Europe médiévale.

En anglais simple : The rules of brave, fair, and generous behaviour followed by knights in medieval Europe.

• Knights were taught chivalry.
• The poem celebrates the ideals of medieval chivalry.
• His actions broke the traditional code of chivalry.

Synonymes : knightly honour

Expressions courantes : code of chivalry, medieval chivalry, ideals of chivalry

chevalerie, noblesse

Comportement juste, respectueux et généreux, surtout envers un ennemi ou un adversaire.

En anglais simple : Fair, respectful, and generous behaviour, especially towards an enemy or opponent.

• He treated his opponent with chivalry.
• The soldiers showed chivalry towards their prisoners.
• There was little chivalry in the bitter struggle between the two sides.

Synonymes : honour, fairness

Expressions courantes : show chivalry, act with chivalry, wartime chivalry