Louis XV

noun

1. 1710–74, king of France 1715–74 (great grandson of Louis XIV).

Louis XV

noun

1. Louis XV17101774MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1710–74, king of France (1715–74); great-grandson of Louis XIV. He engaged France in a series of wars, esp the disastrous Seven Years' War (1756–63), which undermined the solvency and authority of the crown

Example Sentences

Given recent trends, it may go without saying that the picture tries to make something of a “girl boss” out of Jeanne, the most prominent mistress of King Louis XV.

From New York Times

According to Heritage, it includes ornate floral accents and scrolling curves prevalent in rococo motifs that align with the reign of King Louis XV of France.

From New York Times

The gallery of history also provides an occasion to discover anecdotes about the Palace’s life - like some panels of the “Chinese chamber” of Queen Marie Leszczynska, Louis XV’s wife, that she in part painted herself.

From Washington Times

The gallery of history also provides an occasion to discover anecdotes about the Palace’s life — like some panels of the “Chinese chamber” of Queen Marie Leszczynska, Louis XV’s wife, that she in part painted herself.

From Seattle Times

Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV of France during the 1740s and 1750s, used the color as a signature.

From National Geographic