Louis-philippe (en. Louis philippe)

/lwi fi.lip/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

King of France from 1830 to 1848, known for establishing the July Monarchy.

Louis-Philippe was a popular monarch at the beginning of his reign.

Louis-Philippe était un monarque populaire au début de son règne.

Name of a period in French history marked by his reign.

The period of Louis-Philippe is often characterized by liberal reforms.

La période de Louis-Philippe est souvent caractérisée par des réformes libérales.

A style of furniture or decoration inspired by the trends of his time.

This piece of furniture is in the Louis-Philippe style, highly appreciated by collectors.

Ce meuble est de style Louis-Philippe, très apprécié des collectionneurs.

The term derives from the name of the king himself, Louis-Philippe d'Orléans.

July Monarchy

Historical period during which Louis-Philippe reigned.

monarchie de Juillet

Louis-Philippe style

Style of furniture popular during the reign of Louis-Philippe.

style Louis-Philippe

Revolutions of 1848

Movements that led to the end of his reign.

révolutions de 1848

king

Sovereign of a country.

roi

revolution

Radical change of a political regime.

révolution

dynasty

Line of sovereigns from the same family.

dynastie

Term referring to a former monarchical power.

He talks about the Louis-Philippe as a bygone era.

Il parle du Louis-Philippe comme d'un temps révolu.

Reference to a bourgeois lifestyle.

This apartment has a very Louis-Philippe atmosphere.

Cet appartement a une ambiance très Louis-Philippe.