cavalerie
/ka.val.ʁi/feminine
The English phrase "cavalry" is translated into French as cavalerie.
The term refers to the military service that fights with riding horses.
Meaning: military service that fights with riding horses (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cavalerie is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ka.val.ʁi/ and has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In modern informal French, the verb cavaler means to run or rush quickly, even though it is derived from the word for horsemen.
- The French term cavalerie is an Italian loanword, cavalleria, which highlights how much Italian influence shaped French military terminology during the Renaissance.
- While cavalerie refers to the military unit, French uses the distinct term chevalerie to describe the medieval code of chivalry and the knightly class.
Examples in context
- La cavalerie arrive.Here comes the cavalry.This sentence is useful for describing the arrival of the cavalry using cavalerie.Tatoeba #13378363 by lbdx, translation #3130465 by CK
- La cavalerie ennemie a traversé la rivière par un gué inconnu.The enemy cavalry crossed the river by an unknown ford.This sentence describes the enemy cavalry crossing a river using cavalerie.Tatoeba #2430856 by Rovo, translation #2428561 by MethodGT
- «Nous l'avons emporté, Mon Général !» s'exclama l'adjudant tandis que la cavalerie lourde enfonçait les lignes ennemies."We have carried the day, Sir!" exclaimed the adjutant to the general as the heavy cavalry smashed through the opposing lines.This sentence describes heavy cavalry breaking through lines using cavalerie.Tatoeba #920560 by sacredceltic, translation #918960 by Shiawase
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at an old history book in a museum.
- NathanRegarde cette illustration de la cavalerie.Look at this illustration of the cavalry.
- LéaElle est magnifique, cette cavalerie.This cavalry is magnificent.
- NathanLes chevaux sont très impressionnants.The horses are very impressive.
- LéaC'est vrai, ils ont l'air si puissants.It's true, they look so powerful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cavalry” translations and entries cavalerie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cavalerie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
