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-, shuh-va-lyey]

noun

1. Maurice (Auguste) 1888–1972, French actor and singer.

chevalier

¹

/ 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

Chevalier

²

noun

1. Albert. 1861–1923, British music hall entertainer, remembered for his cockney songs

2. Maurice (mɔris). 1888–1972, French singer and film actor

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

Chevalier was named Ligue 1's best goalkeeper last term with 11 clean sheets as his side finished fifth, while earning a call-up to France's senior squad.

From BBC

June 11; and Chevalier’s Books at 6:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Chevalier, 23, is known for his passing proficiency as well as his saving ability and is seen as the future of French goalkeeping.

From BBC

The Last Bookstore has an enthralling, picturesque maze of used and new books, and Chevalier’s is a cozy, intimate bookshop with stores and cafes nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

“It wasn’t a great flow tonight,” Sierra Canyon coach Andre Chevalier said.

From Los Angeles Times