preux

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French preux, from Old French preu, proz (“brave”), from Late Latin prōde (“profitable, useful”). Doublet of prou.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁø/
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Adjective

preux (feminine preuse, masculine plural preux, feminine plural preuses)

  1. valiant; brave; doughty
    preux chevalier ― valiant knight

Further reading

Old French

Alternative forms

Adjective

preux

  1. inflection of preu:
    1. nominative masculine singular
    2. oblique masculine plural
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