English–French
“gentlemanly” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/galɑ̃/
Example
Il est toujours galant avec les dames.
He is always gentlemanly with the ladies.
How to say “gentlemanly” in French
“Gentlemanly” in French is galant.
A graceful gesture of attention that makes another person feel respected, with possible romantic intent.
Example sentences with galant
Il sait se montrer galant quand il reçoit des invités.
He knows how to behave like a gentleman when he receives guests.
Tips for using galant
- The feminine form is galante, pronounced with a final t, while masculine galant ends in a nasal vowel.