Definition: Chevalier, also known as Chevalier de la RΓ©gence in French, is a title given to a person who has served in the French military during times of war and peace. The term comes from the Latin word "chevalier," which means "bridegroom" or "servant." It is used in the context of military service as a rank that corresponds to the status of a knight, with the distinction between a chevalier de la RΓ©gence (