galant
gallant; chivalrous
English translations
- 01
gallant
- 02
courteous
- 03
chivalrous
Word details
- German meaning
- Höflich und zuvorkommend, besonders gegenüber Frauen.
- English meaning
- Gallant
- Synonym
- höflich, zuvorkommend
- German example
- Er war sehr galant und öffnete ihr die Tür.
- English example
- He was very gallant and opened the door for her.
- Comparative
- galanterSuperlative: am galantesten
Related words
- Galanterie
Fancy goods
- ungalant
Ungallant
- ritterlich
Chivalrous
- höfisch
courtly
Example sentences with “galant”
Er war sehr galant zu den Damen. (He was very gallant to the ladies.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'galant' old-fashioned?
It is slightly formal and can sound a bit old-fashioned or courtly.