chevalier

¹

[ shev-uh-leer shuh-val-yey, -vahl- ]

noun

1. a member of certain orders of honor or merit:

   a chevalier of the Legion of Honor.

2. French History. the lowest title of rank in the old nobility.
3. a chivalrous man; cavalier.
4. Archaic. a knight.

Chevalier

²

[ shuh-val-yey, -vahl-; French shuh-va-lyey ]

noun

1. Mau·rice (Au·guste) [maw-, rees, , aw, -g, uh, st, moh-, rees, oh-, gyst], 1888–1972, French actor and singer.

Chevalier

¹

noun

1. ˌʃɛvəˈlɪə ChevalierAlbert18611923MBritishTHEATRE: music-hall entertainer Albert. 1861–1923, British music hall entertainer, remembered for his cockney songs
2. ˌʃɛˈvælɪəʃəvalje ChevalierMaurice18881972MFrenchMUSIC: singerFILMS AND TV: actor Maurice (mɔris). 1888–1972, French singer and film actor

chevalier

²

/ ˌʃɛˈvælɪə /

noun

1. a member of certain orders of merit, such as the French Legion of Honour
2. French history
   1. a mounted soldier or knight, esp a military cadet
   2. the lowest title of rank in the old French nobility
3. an archaic word for knight
4. a chivalrous man; gallant

Word History and Origins

Origin of chevalier¹

1250–1300; < Middle French; replacing late Middle English chivaler < Anglo-French. See cavalier

Word History and Origins

Origin of chevalier¹

C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin caballārius horseman, cavalier

Example Sentences

His initial shot was blocked before his strike from the resulting corner was saved by Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.

From BBC

Much like Roe, the Chevalier case became a cause célèbre.

From Los Angeles Times

Guild will be discussing his new novel at Chevalier’s Books in L.A. on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re starting to grow up a little bit and have maturity in the time we need it,” coach Andre Chevalier said.

From Los Angeles Times

Andre Chevalier has created buzz, excitement and won three Southern Section titles at Sierra Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times