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galant

gallant, chivalrous

adjective gah-LAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: Old French 'galer' (to make merry)

Also means

flirtatious, attentive to women

Usage Note

Galant primarily means courteous and attentive toward women. The feminine is galante. The noun galanterie means a gallant compliment or act of courtesy. In older French literature, galant also describes a suitor or admirer.

Examples

"Il était toujours galant avec les dames."

Natural Translation

He was always gallant with ladies.

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