No. 6,290 in French
gaillard
Robust, lively, or strapping person.
In a sentence
Ce gaillard est très fort.
This fellow is very strong.
Here, 'gaillard' is used colloquially to refer to a strong or hearty individual, often with a tone of friendliness or admiration.
Il vit une vie de gaillard aventureux.
He leads the life of an adventurous chap.
In this sentence, 'gaillard' conveys a sense of freedom and adventurous spirit, describing a lively personality.
Après son discours, il avait une attitude gaillarde.
After his speech, he had a spirited attitude.
Here, 'gaillard' is used as an adjective ('gaillarde') to describe a spirited and confident demeanor, enhancing the expressive quality of his attitude.
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