chevalier

Example Sentences

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For her support of its cultural institutions, the French government inducted her into the Order of Arts and Letters as a chevalier.

From New York Times

Four years earlier, France had given her similar recognition, naming her a chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters.

From New York Times

Tanner was made an honorary chevalier, or knighthood, of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest award, for his achievements.

From New York Times

He caught the attention of King Louis XV, who named him a chevalier.

From Seattle Times

“My son will be an ambassador of France, a chevalier of the Legion of Honor, a great dramatic author, a second Ibsen, a new Gabriele d’Annunzio,” she yelled at anyone who would listen.

From New York Times