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galante

gallant

adjective gah-LAHN-teh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From French galant, from galer, 'to make merry, to be elegant'.

Also means

chivalrous

Usage Note

Galante describes a person (usually a man) who is attentive, courteous, and chivalrous toward others, especially women — un gesto galante (a gallant gesture). The noun galantería means gallantry or a flattering compliment. The adjective is two-gender: el caballero galante, la actitud galante.

Examples

"Fue muy galante al abrirle la puerta."

Natural Translation

He was very gallant in opening the door for her.

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