Versailles
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- proper noun
- /vɛrˈseɪ/
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Palacio de Versalles
- We were inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.
- Versailles Treaty
- Château de Versailles
- palace of Versailles
Or Versailles, not a town at all, but rather a kind of palace city fit for the King of France.
- Or Versailles, not a town at all, but rather a kind of palace city fit for the King of France.
Examples
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I accompany the queen most days at Versailles.
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We spent a lot more time outside at Versailles than in the palace.
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There are a lot of people at Versailles today.
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It's not exactly Versailles, but it's home.
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People said it put Versailles to shame.
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Eventually, the palace of Versailles fell in the French Revolution.
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At Versailles, we join other tourists, mostly French, in a guided tour of the Palace.
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The gardens of Versailles are renowned for their stunning beauty and carefully manicured landscapes.
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Tourists flock to Versailles to admire the grandeur of its historic palace and opulent interiors.
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During the summer, many events are held at Versailles, showcasing its rich history and architectural splendor.
Synonyms
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A large royal building near Paris built for King Louis XIV with grand rooms and famous gardens
Compounds
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A 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I and made Germany give up land and pay money
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A large royal building near Paris built for King Louis XIV with grand rooms and famous gardens
Surface Forms
Etymology
Versailles probably comes from an old French form of the Latin versare, meaning 'to turn' or 'to till' the land, and the same root appears in reverse and version. That's why the famous palace is named after the place where the land was once 'turned' and later developed.