preux

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pʁø/
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Adjective[edit]

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

  1. valiant; brave; doughty
    preux chevaliervaliant knight

Further reading[edit]

Old French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Adjective[edit]

preux

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