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    Louvois (en. Louvois)

    /lu.vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Surname of a French military figure from the 17th century.
    Louvois was the minister of war for Louis XIV.
    Louvois a été le ministre de la guerre de Louis XIV.
    A beam of light, used to identify the proper name or the founder.
    The Louvois family influenced the politics of their time.
    La famille Louvois a influencé la politique de leur époque.

    Etymology

    Derived from the surname of François Le Louvois, minister of Louis XIV.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the decrees of Louvois
    Referring to the military or strategic decisions made by Louvois.
    les décrets de Louvois
    the spirit of Louvois
    The innovation in the conduct of military affairs.
    l'esprit de Louvois

    Related Words

    war
    Armed conflict between several groups.
    guerre
    minister
    Senior official in the administration of a government.
    ministre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe someone very organized and efficient in their management.
    He works like a Louvois in this office.
    Il travaille comme un Louvois dans ce bureau.
    Refers to a clever military strategy.
    She concocted a plan reminiscent of Louvois' methods.
    Elle a concocté un plan qui rappelle les méthodes de Louvois.