Meaning
gallant, chivalrous
- showing courteous, polite, and attentive behaviour toward women
- related to amorous intrigue or romantic courtship
In a sentence
È stato molto galante ad aprirle la portiera dell'auto.
He was very chivalrous to open the car door for her.
Era davvero sincero o voleva solo sembrare un uomo galante?
Was he really sincere or did he just want to appear gallant?
Il romanzo narra varie avventure galanti nella corte settecentesca.
The novel recounts various romantic escapades in the eighteenth-century court.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| galante | masculine · singular |
| galante | feminine · singular |
| galanti | masculine · plural |
| galanti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows the two-ending class: -e in the singular, -i in the plural.
- Often evokes traditional etiquette, chivalry, or lighthearted romantic adventures.