Valois (en. Valois)
[valwa]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
French royal dynasty that followed the Capetian dynasty.
The Valois kings played a crucial role in the history of France.
Les rois Valois ont joué un rôle crucial dans l'histoire de France.
Refers to a period in French history.
The period of the Valois is marked by numerous conflicts.
La période des Valois est marquée par de nombreux conflits.
Etymology
The word 'Valois' comes from the name of a historical region in France and is associated with the royal house that originates from there.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The Valois and the Hundred Years' War
Reference to the involvement of the Valois kings in the conflict between France and England.
Les Valois et la guerre de Cent Ans
Valois of France
Designation of the sovereigns of this dynasty.
Valois de France
Renaissance Valois
Artistic and cultural period under the Valois dynasty.
Renaissance Valois
Related Words
capetians
Dynasty that preceded the Valois.
capétiens
bourbons
Dynasty that succeeded the Valois.
bourbons
heredity
Legal concept associated with dynasties.
hérédité
Slang Meanings
To refer to the royal family in a familiar way.
People often talk about the Valois at the table as ancestors of the nobility.
On parle souvent des Valois à table comme des ancêtres de la nobless.
Used to describe a period of intense conflicts.
This period was the Valois, full of battles and dramas.
Cette période, c'était les Valois, plein de batailles et de drames.