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Louis XV of France

Louis XV of France

1 8.5
The king of France from 1715 to 1774 who led the country in two big wars
  • proper noun
  • /luːi fɪfˈtɛ̃/
: Luis XV de Francia
  • During his reign, Louis XV of France faced mounting financial problems that weakened the monarchy.

Examples

  • The court of Louis XV of France was renowned for its luxury and intrigue.

  • Historians debate whether Louis XV of France's foreign policies led to France's later difficulties.

  • Louis XV of France ruled.

  • What did Louis XV of France accomplish?

  • During his reign, Louis XV of France faced numerous challenges, including wars and fiscal crises.

  • Many believe that Louis XV of France was instrumental in shaping the future of France through his policies.

  • The cultural achievements of Louis XV of France's era significantly influenced French art and architecture.

Synonyms

Louis XV
vsLouis XV of France
2 8.2

King of France from 1715 to 1774

is the same person but cited in the formal titled form

Surface Forms

Morphology

Louis + XV + of + France

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Louis' is a personal name, 'XV' is the Roman numeral 15, and 'of France' locates him in that country, so a learner can infer this refers to the fifteenth Louis associated with France (i.e., a historical ruler). This ordinal + country naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand the basic referential meaning even if they do not know exact dates or biographical details.

Etymology

Louis XV of France became king as a child after his famous grandfather and spent much of his life at the rich court of Versailles. Because he liked luxury and fought costly wars that left big debts, his name often stands for a ruler who 'ruled for a long time' but left the country in financial trouble.