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louis xivKing of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the Sun King, famous for absolute monarchy and building the Palace of Versailles

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the Sun King, famous for absolute monarchy and building the Palace of Versailles

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːi ˌfɔːrˈtiːnθ/

Example Sentences

  • Louis XIV said 'L'État, c'est moi' (I am the state), showing his absolute power.
  • If Louis XIV had Instagram, he would probably post daily selfies from different rooms of Versailles.
  • Louis XIV's court life was so extravagant that nobles competed to hold his shirt while he dressed.

louis xiv

NOUN

[/ˈluːi ˌfɔːrˈtiːnθ/]

King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the Sun King, famous for absolute monarchy and building the Palace of Versailles

King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the Sun King, famous for absolute monarchy and building the Palace of Versailles
💡 Concept

King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the Sun King, famous for absolute monarchy and building the Palace of Versailles

Louis the Fourteenth claims his throne at fourteen!
🎵 Rhyme

Louis the Fourteenth claims his throne at fourteen!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈluːi ˌfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈluːi ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/

🌳Etymology

RootLouis
Suffix-XIV

🎵Rhyme

fourteenthteenth
fourteenth
teenth

🔗Collocations

Louis XIV's reign
absolute monarchy
Palace of Versailles
Sun King
divine right of kings

📝Examples

Louis XIV said 'L'État, c'est moi' (I am the state), showing his absolute power.

😄 Fun example

If Louis XIV had Instagram, he would probably post daily selfies from different rooms of Versailles.

😄 Fun example

Louis XIV's court life was so extravagant that nobles competed to hold his shirt while he dressed.

The reign of Louis XIV marked the height of French cultural influence in Europe.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

Sun KingLe Roi-SoleilGreat Monarch

Antonyms

constitutional monarchdemocratic leader

Related

Versaillesabsolute monarchyBourbon dynastyFrench Revolutiondivine right

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