English–French

“squire” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ekɥije/

Example

Le jeune homme devient écuyer du chevalier.

The young man becomes a squire to the knight.

Illustration for écuyer (squire)

How to say “squire” in French

“Squire” in French is écuyer.

A knight's young aide who tends the horse and equipment while training for chivalric service.

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

Example sentences with écuyer

On a retrouvé l'écuyer près des écuries.

The squire was found near the stables.

Tips for using écuyer

  • In modern French, écuyer can also mean a riding instructor or skilled horse rider, so context determines the sense.

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