chevalier

le chevalier
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. knight
Les chevaliers se sont affrontés lors d’un tournoi organisé en l’honneur du roi.The knights competed in a tournament held in honor of the king.
a. knight
Mon grand-père a été fait chevalier de l’ordre national du mérite.My grandfather was made a knight of the National Order of Merit.
a. sandpiper
Le chevalier se reconnaît notamment à son long bec.The sandpiper is recognizable, in particular, by its long beak.
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