how to pronounce cavalier

/ka.va.lje/

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cavalier is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of cavalier in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… états unis vont faire cavalier seul dans …”

meanings of cavalier

noun:

Cavalier: an early modern cavalry officer.
Partner.
Date, companion for social activities.
Rider.
Cable clip.
Knight.
Horseman.
Knight (in tarot).
U-nail, fence staple, construction staple.

adjective:

Equestrian.
Cavalier (all senses).

cavalier frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word cavalier occurs in french on average 4.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.