chivalry

galanteria, cavalleria

Comportamento cortese e premuroso, soprattutto degli uomini verso le donne.

In inglese semplice: Polite and helpful behaviour, especially by men towards women.

• He opened the door out of chivalry.
• She appreciated his chivalry during their evening together.
• Offering his seat was a small act of chivalry.

Sinonimi: gallantry, courtesy

Espressioni comuni: show chivalry, an act of chivalry, old-fashioned chivalry

cavalleria

Regole di coraggio, correttezza e generosità seguite dai cavalieri nell’Europa medievale.

In inglese semplice: The rules of brave, fair, and generous behaviour followed by knights in medieval Europe.

• Knights were taught chivalry.
• The poem celebrates the ideals of medieval chivalry.
• His actions broke the traditional code of chivalry.

Sinonimi: knightly honour

Espressioni comuni: code of chivalry, medieval chivalry, ideals of chivalry

cavalleria, lealtà

Comportamento corretto, rispettoso e generoso, soprattutto verso un nemico o un avversario.

In inglese semplice: Fair, respectful, and generous behaviour, especially towards an enemy or opponent.

• He treated his opponent with chivalry.
• The soldiers showed chivalry towards their prisoners.
• There was little chivalry in the bitter struggle between the two sides.

Sinonimi: honour, fairness

Espressioni comuni: show chivalry, act with chivalry, wartime chivalry