How to Say "Louis Xiv" in French

Louis XIV

Louis XIV is the name of the king of France who reigned from 1643 to 1715 in French.

When do people say it?

Louis XIV is famously known by the epithet le Roi Soleil (the Sun King).

The name Louis is a linguistic descendant of the Germanic word for 'famous battle', stemming from the elements hlūdaz meaning 'loud' and wīgą meaning 'battle'.
While the king is a historical figure, the term louis also refers to a specific type of French gold coin that bears his image.
When referring to the king's reign, French historians often use the term 'le Grand Siècle' to encapsulate the entire era defined by his rule.

Tom se prend pour Louis XIV.
Tom thinks he's Louis XIV.
This sentence uses Louis XIV to describe someone acting with inflated importance.
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Le roi de France Louis XIV a affirmé : l'état c'est moi.
King Louis XIV of France claimed: I am the state.
This sentence uses Louis XIV to cite a historical claim made by the king.
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Louis XIV, surnommé le Roi Soleil, bâtit le château de Versailles.
Louis XIV, called the Sun King, built the Palace of Versailles.
This sentence uses Louis XIV to mention his construction of the Palace of Versailles.
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Louis XIV était un roi puissant.
Louis XIV was a powerful king.
As-tu déjà entendu parler de Loulou le Quatorzième?
Have you ever heard of Loulou the Fourteenth?
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Two students are discussing a history project in a library.

Hugo

On doit étudier Louis XIV pour le cours.
We have to study Louis XIV for the class.
Léa

C'est vrai, il était très puissant.
That's true, he was very powerful.
Hugo

Est-ce que Louis XIV a créé Versailles ?
Did Louis XIV create Versailles?
Léa

Oui, il a transformé le château.
Yes, he transformed the castle.

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