cavalier
/kavalje/
1.
nounmasculineSing
horse rider
equestrian
Le cavalier a franchi l'obstacle sans hésiter.
The rider jumped the obstacle without hesitation.
Synonyms:jockey, écuyer
2.
nounmasculineSing
knight (chess piece)
Au jeu d'échecs, le cavalier se déplace en L.
In chess, the knight moves in an L-shape.
3.
adjective
dismissive
offhand
rude
Je trouve son ton très cavalier.
I find his tone very dismissive.
Synonyms:désinvolte, brusque, méprisant
