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chivalry

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

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Cavalerie

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Examples :

"The king's chivalry, composed of the bravest horsemen, protected the royal family. "

La cavalerie du roi, composée des cavaliers les plus braves, protégeait la famille royale.

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Chevalerie

The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

Examples :

"The young knight displayed great chivalry in helping the elderly woman carry her groceries. "

Le jeune chevalier fit preuve d'une grande chevalerie en aidant la vieille dame à porter ses courses.

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Chevalerie

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Examples :

"Even though times have changed, many people still value chivalry, like a man opening the door for a woman or offering his seat on the bus to someone elderly. "

Même si les temps ont changé, beaucoup de gens apprécient encore la chevalerie, comme un homme ouvrant la porte à une femme ou offrant sa place dans le bus à une personne âgée.

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Chevalerie, courtoisie

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Examples :

"The knights displayed chivalry during the jousting competition, treating each other with respect even though they were rivals. "

Les chevaliers ont fait preuve de chevalerie pendant le tournoi, se traitant avec respect même s'ils étaient rivaux.

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Chevalerie, courtoisie

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

Examples :

"His offer to carry her groceries up the stairs was a simple act of chivalry. "

Son offre de porter ses courses dans les escaliers était un simple acte de chevalerie.

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Chevalerie

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Examples :

"The knightly chivalry of the land granted him the right to farm the estate. "

La chevalerie du pays lui a accordé le droit de cultiver le domaine.

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