English–French

“knighting” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adubəmɑ̃/

Example

Le musée reconstitue l'adoubement.

The museum is recreating the knighting ceremony.

Illustration for adoubement (knighting)

How to say “knighting” in French

“Knighting” in French is adoubement.

A public sword-giving rite that confirms a person's new status as a knight.

Full entry for adoubement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adoubement

Pendant la visite du château, le guide évoque l'adoubement.

During the castle tour, the guide mentions the knighting ceremony.

Tips for using adoubement

  • Adoubement belongs mainly to historical, museum, and formal writing; ordinary modern speech usually uses faire chevalier or nommer chevalier.

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