affaire d'honneur (Meaning)
affaire d'honneur (n)
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
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a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
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The affaire d'honneur, or duel, was scheduled at dawn to settle the longstanding dispute between the two gentlemen.
In the 19th century, an affaire d'honneur was considered the only way to restore one's honor after a perceived insult.
The affair of honor between the two officers was the talk of the military academy for weeks.
The young noblemen engaged in an affaire d'honneur over a matter of principle, each defending their honor with swords drawn.
