English–French
“knight” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃəvalje/
Example
Le chevalier porte une armure brillante.
The knight wears shining armor.
How to say “knight” in French
“Knight” in French is chevalier.
A rider in armor serving a lord under oath, with the same word later used for a formal honorific rank.
Example sentences with chevalier
Il agit en chevalier quand il défend les autres.
He acts like a knight when he defends others.
Tips for using chevalier
- In modern French, chevalier usually belongs to historical or formal contexts, including a rank in an order, rather than serving as an everyday compliment.