How is the word chevalier translated from French to English

English translation
Knight
noun

Soldat du Moyen Âge qui combattait à cheval, en armure.

A medieval soldier who fought on horseback in armor.

Examples with “chevalier”

See how the word “chevalier” is used in sentences

  • Le chevalier a levé son bouclier et a chargé. — The knight raised his shield and charged.

  • Elle a déplacé son cavalier pour attaquer la dame. — She moved her knight to attack the queen.

  • Les chevaliers s'entraînaient des années avant leur premier tournoi. — Knights trained for years before their first tournament.

  • Le cavalier saute par-dessus les autres pièces. — The knight jumps over the other pieces.

  • Ton ancêtre était-il chevalier ou marchand ? — Was your ancestor a knight or a merchant?

  • Dois-je échanger mon cavalier contre un fou ? — Should I trade my knight for a bishop?

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