louis xv

Thân thiện

A portrait of Louis XV hangs in the grand hall.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • King of France: Louis XV refers to the monarch who ruled France from 1715 to 1774. He was the great-grandson and successor of Louis XIV.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The reign of Louis XV was marked by significant military conflicts and financial strain for France.
  • Louis XV ascended to the throne at the age of five following the death of Louis XIV.

Advanced Usage

• "The Louis XV style": Refers to a style of French decorative art, architecture, and furniture characteristic of his reign, known for its rococo elegance, curved lines, and ornate detail.
  • The antique chair is a beautiful example of the Louis XV style.

Variants and Related Words

• Louis Quinze: The French term for Louis XV, often used in English to describe the artistic style of his period.
  • The room was decorated in the Louis Quinze manner.

Synonyms

• The Beloved (Le Bien-Aimé): An epithet sometimes used for Louis XV, especially early in his reign.
• King of France: A general title for his role.

Related Phrases

• "The century of Louis XV": A phrase sometimes used to refer to the 18th century in France, particularly its cultural and intellectual life.
  • Philosophers like Voltaire lived during the century of Louis XV.

Học thuật

Noun

1. grandson of Louis XIV and king of France from 1715 to 1774 who led France into the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War (1710-1774)

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